Serving 613 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Coyote Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 84% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 613 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 84% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 81% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 1%)
- Attendance Zone: Coyote Creek Elementary serves the southeast part of San Ramon, CA, covering an area of approximately 2.5 square miles. Families in this zone typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 1.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Coyote Creek 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
Coyote Creek Elementary School's student population of 613 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
613 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Year Founded
2000
School Motto
'Knowledge is Power'
Average Class Size
20 students
School Rankings
Coyote Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Coyote Creek Elementary School is 0.44, 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
#236 out of 9523 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
74%
12%
Hispanic
6%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
9%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.3%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Coyote Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Coyote Creek Elementary School is ranked #236 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are Coyote Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Coyote Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Golden View Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Coyote Creek Elementary School?
613 students attend Coyote Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Coyote Creek Elementary School students are Asian, 9% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Coyote Creek Elementary School?
Coyote Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Coyote Creek Elementary School offer ?
Coyote Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Coyote Creek Elementary School part of?
Coyote Creek Elementary School is part of San Ramon Valley Unified School District.
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