Serving 574 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Rancho Las Positas Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 63% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 574 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Rancho Las Positas Elementary School's student population of 574 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
574 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
Rancho Las Positas Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rancho Las Positas Elementary School is 0.71, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1174 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
17%
12%
Hispanic
28%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
41%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rancho Las Positas Elementary School's ranking?
Rancho Las Positas Elementary School is ranked #1174 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Rancho Las Positas Elementary School often compared to?
Rancho Las Positas Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lawrence Elementary School, Emma C. Smith Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Rancho Las Positas Elementary School?
574 students attend Rancho Las Positas Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Rancho Las Positas Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Two or more races, 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 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
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.
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