Serving 537 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 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 537 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: San Lorenzo Valley Elementary serves the southeast part of Felton, CA, encompassing an attendance area of approximately 25.9 square miles. Families typically reside within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 5.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
San Lorenzo Valley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
San Lorenzo Valley Elementary School's student population of 537 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
537 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
San Lorenzo Valley Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of San Lorenzo Valley Elementary School is 0.46, 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
#2126 out of 9523 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
12%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
18%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
71%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)4.3%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is San Lorenzo Valley Elementary School's ranking?
San Lorenzo Valley Elementary School is ranked #2126 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are San Lorenzo Valley Elementary School often compared to?
San Lorenzo Valley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Vine Hill Elementary School, Boulder Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend San Lorenzo Valley Elementary School?
537 students attend San Lorenzo Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of San Lorenzo Valley Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of San Lorenzo Valley Elementary School?
San Lorenzo Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does San Lorenzo Valley Elementary School offer ?
San Lorenzo Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is San Lorenzo Valley Elementary School part of?
San Lorenzo Valley Elementary School is part of San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Last day of School
June 03, 2027 (Thursday)
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