Indian Valley Elementary School
Tel:
(925)944-6828
- Indian Valley Elementary School serves 398 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 62% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 73% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
School Overview
- Indian Valley Elementary School's student population of 398 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 398 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 19 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Indian Valley Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has decreased from 24:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Indian Valley Elementary School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #884 out of 9,595 schools (Top 10%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 62% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 73% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 22% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 14% | 54% |
| Black | 3% | 6% |
| White | 55% | 24% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.63 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 5% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Walnut Creek Elementary School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Indian Valley Elementary School is Northgate High School (1.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Eagle Peak Montessori (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Walnut Heights Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Walnut Creek Walnut Heights Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 396 students
0.6 miles
4064 Walnut Blvd.
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
(925)944-6834 0.6 K-5 396 - Walnut Creek Eagle Peak Montessori Charter School
Grades: 1-8 | 234 students
1.3 miles
800 Hutchinson Rd.
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925)946-0994 1.3 1-8 234 - Walnut Creek Walnut Acres Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 643 students
1.3 miles
180 Cerezo Dr.
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925)939-1333 1.3 K-5 643 - Walnut Creek Walnut Creek Intermediate Grades: 6-8 | 1142 students
1.4 miles
2425 Walnut Blvd.
Walnut Creek, CA 94597
(925)944-6840 1.4 6-8 1142 - Walnut Creek Murwood Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 372 students
1.5 miles
2050 Vanderslice Ave.
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
(925)943-2462 1.5 K-5 372
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