Serving 313 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Round 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%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (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 92% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 313 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Round Valley Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Covelo, CA, encompassing approximately 757.6 square miles. Families typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the average distance from the school to the zone's edge being 16.5 miles and the furthest edge located 26.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Round Valley Elementary School's student population of 313 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
313 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Showing 2013–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1973
School Calendar
Campus Size
28 acres
School Rankings
Round Valley Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Round Valley Elementary School is 0.59, 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
#9251 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Showing 2013–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
53%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
35%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
8%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)52.4%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
1%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Mustangs and Colts
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Round Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Round Valley Elementary School is ranked #9251 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Round Valley Elementary School?
313 students attend Round Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Round Valley Elementary School students are American Indian, 35% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Round Valley Elementary School?
Round Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Round Valley Elementary School offer ?
Round Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Round Valley Elementary School part of?
Round Valley Elementary School is part of Round Valley Unified School District.
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