Owens Valley Elementary School

202 S. Clay St.
Independence, CA 93526
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 63 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Owens Valley Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 63 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : 30-39%
  • : 40-49%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Owens Valley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Owens Valley Elementary School's student population of 63 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
63 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Owens Valley Elementary School is 0.75, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
(18-19)
30-39%
40%
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(18-19)
40-49%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Owens Valley 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 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
21:1
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American Indian
22%
1%
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Asian
n/a
12%
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Hispanic
29%
56%
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Black
n/a
5%
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White
28%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
21%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.75
This chart display the diversity score of Owens Valley Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
16%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Owens Valley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Owens Valley Elementary School?
63 students attend Owens Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
29% of Owens Valley Elementary School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 22% of students are American Indian, and 21% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Owens Valley Elementary School?
Owens Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Owens Valley Elementary School offer ?
Owens Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Owens Valley Elementary School part of?
Owens Valley Elementary School is part of Owens Valley Unified School District.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
Spring Break- NO SCHOOL (Events)
March 29, 2024 (Friday)
Spring Break- NO SCHOOL (Events)
April 01, 2024 (Monday)
TK-12 Field Day/Pool Party/Last Day of School BBQ (Events)
June 07, 2024 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 63 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : 30-39%
  • : 40-49%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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