Serving 469 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Rancho Romero 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 81% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% 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: 469 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 81% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 78% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Rancho Romero Elementary serves the northwest part of Alamo, CA, covering an area of approximately 8.3 square miles. Families within the attendance zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 1.6 miles from the school to the zone edge and the furthest edge being about 2.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rancho Romero 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
Rancho Romero Elementary School's student population of 469 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
469 students
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1959
School Calendar
Campus Size
5 acres
School Rankings
Rancho Romero 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 Rancho Romero Elementary School is 0.54, which is less 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
#357 out of 9523 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
Showing 2013–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
15%
12%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
56%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
65%
20%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.9%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
54%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Roadrunners
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rancho Romero Elementary School's ranking?
Rancho Romero Elementary School is ranked #357 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are Rancho Romero Elementary School often compared to?
Rancho Romero Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alamo Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
81% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Rancho Romero Elementary School?
469 students attend Rancho Romero Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Rancho Romero Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rancho Romero Elementary School?
Rancho Romero Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Rancho Romero Elementary School offer ?
Rancho Romero Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Rancho Romero Elementary School part of?
Rancho Romero Elementary School is part of San Ramon Valley Unified School District.
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