Serving 465 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Neil A. Armstrong 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 79% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (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 73% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 465 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Neil A. Armstrong Elementary serves the southern part of San Ramon, CA, covering an area of approximately 3.6 square miles. Most students live within a 1.2-mile radius of the school, with the furthest edge being about 2.5 miles away, making for a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Neil A. Armstrong 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
Neil A. Armstrong Elementary School's student population of 465 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
465 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1969
School Calendar
Campus Size
5 acres
Average Class Size
25 students
School Motto
Promoting Lifelong Learning
School Rankings
Neil A. Armstrong 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 Neil A. Armstrong Elementary School is 0.63, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#371 out of 9523 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
53%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
27%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.9%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
7%
Showing 2007–2020. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Eagles
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Neil A. Armstrong Elementary School's ranking?
Neil A. Armstrong Elementary School is ranked #371 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are Neil A. Armstrong Elementary School often compared to?
Neil A. Armstrong Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bollinger Canyon Elementary School, Montevideo Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Neil A. Armstrong Elementary School?
465 students attend Neil A. Armstrong Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Neil A. Armstrong Elementary School students are Asian, 27% of students are White, 10% 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 Neil A. Armstrong Elementary School?
Neil A. Armstrong Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Neil A. Armstrong Elementary School offer ?
Neil A. Armstrong Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Neil A. Armstrong Elementary School part of?
Neil A. Armstrong Elementary School is part of San Ramon Valley Unified School District.
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