Serving 355 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Indian Valley Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 355 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Indian Valley Elementary serves the northern part of Walnut Creek, CA, encompassing an attendance area of approximately 1.4 square miles. Most students live within a 5 to 10-minute drive, with an average distance of 1.6 miles from the school to the zone's edge and the furthest boundary located about 2.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Indian Valley 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
Indian Valley Elementary School's student population of 355 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
355 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
Indian Valley Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Indian Valley Elementary School is 0.73, 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
#1086 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
19%
12%
Hispanic
20%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
41%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
17%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.3%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
54%
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 Indian Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Indian Valley Elementary School is ranked #1086 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Indian Valley Elementary School often compared to?
Indian Valley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Buena Vista Elementary School, Walnut Heights Elementary School, Murwood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Indian Valley Elementary School?
355 students attend Indian Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Indian Valley Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Asian, 17% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Indian Valley Elementary School?
Indian Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Indian Valley Elementary School offer ?
Indian Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Indian Valley Elementary School part of?
Indian Valley Elementary School is part of Walnut Creek Elementary School District.
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