Rincon Valley Union Elementary School District

1000 Yulupa Ave.
Santa Rosa, CA 95405-7020
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Rincon Valley Union Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,079 students in Rincon Valley Union Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Rincon Valley Union Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
9 Schools
10,323 Schools
# Students
3,079 Students
5,788,587 Students
# Teachers
159 Teachers
267,491 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Rincon Valley Union Elementary School District, which is ranked #471 of all 1,903 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#444 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 30%)

Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

43%
34%

Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

54%
47%
45%
29%
(2022-23)
25.8%
27.7%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.68
0.63

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
1%
1%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓

% Asian
6%
12%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
31%
56%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
2%
5%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% White
47%
20%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
6%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $23,052 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,022. The school district revenue/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,434 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$71 MM
$150,628 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$63 MM
$130,845 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$23,052
$26,022

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$20,434
$22,604

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Rincon Valley Union Elementary School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Austin Creek Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1480 Snowy Egret Dr.
Santa Rosa, CA 95409
(707) 538-2122
Gr: K-6 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Sequoia Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5305 Dupont Dr.
Santa Rosa, CA 95409
(707) 539-3410
Gr: K-6 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Spring Lake Charter
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4675 Mayette Ave.
Santa Rosa, CA 95405
(707) 545-1771
Gr: K-8 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #44.
Village Elementary Charter
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
900 Yulupa Ave.
Santa Rosa, CA 95405
(707) 545-5754
Gr: K-6 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #55.
Madrone Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4550 Rinconada Dr.
Santa Rosa, CA 95409
(707) 539-9665
Gr: K-6 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #66.
Binkley Elementary Charter
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4965 Canyon Dr.
Santa Rosa, CA 95409
(707) 539-6060
Gr: K-6 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #77.
Whited Elementary Charter
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4995 Sonoma Hwy.
Santa Rosa, CA 95409
(707) 539-2400
Gr: K-6 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #88.
Manzanita Elementary Charter
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1687 Yulupa Ave.
Santa Rosa, CA 95405
(707) 545-1771
Gr: K-6 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #99.
Rincon Valley Partnership
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 Yulupa Ave.
Santa Rosa, CA 95405
(707) 575-5879
Gr: K-6 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 69%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Rincon Valley Union Elementary School District?
Rincon Valley Union Elementary School District manages 9 public schools serving 3,079 students.
What is the rank of Rincon Valley Union Elementary School District?
Rincon Valley Union Elementary School District is ranked #471 out of 1,903 school districts in California (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Rincon Valley Union Elementary School District?
47% of Rincon Valley Union Elementary School District students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Rincon Valley Union Elementary School District?
Rincon Valley Union Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Rincon Valley Union Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,434 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 9 schools
  • Grades: K-08
  • Enrollment: 3,079 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : Top 30% in CA
  • : 43% (Top 30%)
  • : 54% (Top 30%)
  • : 45% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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