Castro Valley Elementary School serves 468 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Castro Valley Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 468 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Castro Valley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Castro Valley Elementary School's student population of 468 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
468 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Castro Valley Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Castro Valley Elementary School is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1420 out of 3649 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
27%
12%
Hispanic
34%
56%
Black
8%
5%
White
17%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Castro Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Castro Valley Elementary School is ranked #1420 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Castro Valley Elementary School?
468 students attend Castro Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Castro Valley Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Asian, 17% of students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Castro Valley Elementary School?
Castro Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Castro Valley Elementary School offer ?
Castro Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Castro Valley Elementary School part of?
Castro Valley Elementary School is part of Castro Valley Unified School District.
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