Daves Avenue Elementary School

17770 Daves Ave.
Los Gatos, CA 95030

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Rating

10/

Top 5%

Tel: (408) 335-2200

daves.lgusd.org

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Daves Avenue Elementary School serves 448 students in grades Kindergarten-5.

Daves Avenue Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (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 81% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 448 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 40%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 73% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 81% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Daves Avenue Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Daves Avenue Elementary School's student population of 448 students has declined by 18% over five school years.

The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5

Total Students

448 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

20 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Daves Avenue Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% 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 Daves Avenue Elementary School is 0.59, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CA)

Overall Testing Rank

#143 out of 3649 schools
(Top 5%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Daves Avenue Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

73%

34%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Daves Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

81%

49%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Daves Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

22:1

American Indian

n/a

Asian

21%

12%

This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Daves Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hispanic

56%

Black

White

60%

22%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Daves Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.59

0.63

This chart display the diversity score of Daves Avenue Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

53%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Daves Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Los Gatos Union Elementary School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Daves Avenue Elementary School's ranking?

Daves Avenue Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).

How many students attend Daves Avenue Elementary School?

448 students attend Daves Avenue Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

60% of Daves Avenue Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Daves Avenue Elementary School?

Daves Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Daves Avenue Elementary School offer ?

Daves Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5

What school district is Daves Avenue Elementary School part of?

Daves Avenue Elementary School is part of Los Gatos Union Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 448 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 40%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 73% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 81% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education