Serving 404 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Covington Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 88% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 89% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 404 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 88% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 89% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 1%)
- Attendance Zone: Covington Elementary serves the northeast part of Los Altos, CA, covering an area of approximately 1.2 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 2.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Covington Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Covington Elementary School's student population of 404 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
404 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 22-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Covington Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Covington Elementary School is 0.60, which is less 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
#39 out of 9523 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
89%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Asian
57%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Hispanic
7%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2007–2025. View full 22-year historical data
White
26%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Two or more races
9%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 17-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.2%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Covington Elementary School's ranking?
Covington Elementary School is ranked #39 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in California.
What schools are Covington Elementary School often compared to?
Covington Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Springer Elementary School, Oak Avenue Elementary School, Loyola Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
88% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Covington Elementary School?
404 students attend Covington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Covington Elementary School students are Asian, 26% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Covington Elementary School?
Covington Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Covington Elementary School offer ?
Covington Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Covington Elementary School part of?
Covington Elementary School is part of Los Altos Elementary School District.
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