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Boulder Creek Elementary School vs. San Lorenzo Valley Elementary School

Should you attend Boulder Creek Elementary School or San Lorenzo Valley Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Boulder Creek Elementary School
400 Lomond St.
Boulder Creek, CA 95006
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
San Lorenzo Valley Elementary School
7155 Highway 9
Felton, CA 95018
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Boulder Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)

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

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 436 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Boulder Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 562 students in grades Kindergarten-5, San Lorenzo Valley Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
436 students
562 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Boulder Creek Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at San Lorenzo Valley Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Boulder Creek Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at San Lorenzo Valley Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
25 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Boulder Creek Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at San Lorenzo Valley Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Boulder Creek Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at San Lorenzo Valley Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#3193 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
#2126 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Boulder Creek Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of San Lorenzo Valley Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
51%
(Top 20% in CA)
54%
(Top 20% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Boulder Creek Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at San Lorenzo Valley Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
40-44%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
54%
(Top 30% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Boulder Creek Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at San Lorenzo Valley Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-49%
(Top 30% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-54%
(Top 20% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Boulder Creek Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of San Lorenzo Valley Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
84
127
Grade 1 Students
59
85
Grade 2 Students
89
74
Grade 3 Students
69
106
Grade 4 Students
70
93
Grade 5 Students
65
77

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Boulder Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at San Lorenzo Valley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Boulder Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at San Lorenzo Valley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Hispanic
20%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Boulder Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at San Lorenzo Valley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Boulder Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at San Lorenzo Valley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% White
65%
73%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Boulder Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at San Lorenzo Valley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
14%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Boulder Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at San Lorenzo Valley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.52
0.44
This chart showcases the diversity score of Boulder Creek Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of San Lorenzo Valley Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
23%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Boulder Creek Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at San Lorenzo Valley Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Boulder Creek Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at San Lorenzo Valley Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
 
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