Rancho Las Positas Elementary School

401 E. Jack London Blvd.
Livermore, CA 94551

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Rating

10/

Top 10%

Tel: (925) 606-4748

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Rancho Las Positas Elementary School serves 594 students in grades Kindergarten-5.

Rancho Las Positas Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 594 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
Minority Enrollment: 56%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 57% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 72% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Rancho Las Positas Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Rancho Las Positas Elementary School's student population of 594 students has grown by 5% over five school years.

The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5

Total Students

594 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

26 teachers

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School Rankings

Rancho Las Positas Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Rancho Las Positas Elementary School is 0.69, 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 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CA)

Overall Testing Rank

#361 out of 3649 schools
(Top 10%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

57%

34%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

72%

49%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

23:1

22:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

13%

12%

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Hispanic

31%

56%

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Black

White

44%

22%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

10%

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.69

0.63

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Eligible for Free Lunch

18%

53%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rancho Las Positas Elementary School's ranking?

Rancho Las Positas Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).

How many students attend Rancho Las Positas Elementary School?

594 students attend Rancho Las Positas Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

44% of Rancho Las Positas Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Rancho Las Positas Elementary School?

Rancho Las Positas Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Rancho Las Positas Elementary School offer ?

Rancho Las Positas Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5

What school district is Rancho Las Positas Elementary School part of?

Rancho Las Positas Elementary School is part of Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District.

School Calendar

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Event

Date

Last Day to Register for Science Odyssey

February 05, 2023 (Sunday)

Last Day of Trimester 2

March 02, 2023 (Thursday)

Spring Break - No School April 3-7

April 03, 2023 (Monday)

Spring Break - No School April 3-7

April 04, 2023 (Tuesday)

Spring Break - No School April 3-7

April 05, 2023 (Wednesday)

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 594 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
Minority Enrollment: 56%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 57% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 72% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education