Indian Valley Elementary School
Tel:
(925) 944-6828
Indian Valley Elementary School serves 409 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Indian Valley Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 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 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Indian Valley Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
School Overview
Indian Valley Elementary School's student population of 409 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
Total Students | 409 students |
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Gender % |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 19 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Indian Valley Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Indian Valley Elementary School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #708 out of 9602 schools (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 71% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75-79% | 50% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 23:1 |
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American Indian | 1% | 1% |
Asian | 23% | 12% |
Hispanic | 14% | 54% |
Black | 1% | 5% |
White | 55% | 23% |
Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.63 | 0.64 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 8% | 53% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 9% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Walnut Creek Elementary School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 | 381 students
0.6 miles
4064 Walnut Blvd.
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
(925) 944-6834 0.6 K-5 381 - Walnut Creek Eagle Peak Montessori Charter School
Grades: 1-8 | 244 students
1.3 miles
800 Hutchinson Rd.
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 946-0994 1.3 1-8 244 - Walnut Creek Walnut Acres Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 615 students
1.3 miles
180 Cerezo Dr.
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 939-1333 1.3 K-5 615 - Walnut Creek Walnut Creek Intermediate Grades: 6-8 | 1,063 student
1.4 miles
2425 Walnut Blvd.
Walnut Creek, CA 94597
(925) 944-6840 1.4 6-8 1,063 - Walnut Creek Murwood Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 379 students
1.5 miles
2050 Vanderslice Ave.
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
(925) 943-2462 1.5 K-5 379
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