Serving 399 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sleepy Hollow Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% 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: 399 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Sleepy Hollow Elementary serves the northern part of Orinda, CA, covering an area of approximately 7.8 square miles. Families in this zone can typically expect a short drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with most living within 2 miles of the school's edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sleepy Hollow 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
Sleepy Hollow Elementary School's student population of 399 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
399 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sleepy Hollow 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 Sleepy Hollow Elementary School is 0.55, 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
#156 out of 9523 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
15%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 1998–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
64%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
15%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)5.3%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
54%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 23-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 Sleepy Hollow Elementary School's ranking?
Sleepy Hollow Elementary School is ranked #156 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are Sleepy Hollow Elementary School often compared to?
Sleepy Hollow Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wagner Ranch Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Sleepy Hollow Elementary School?
399 students attend Sleepy Hollow Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Sleepy Hollow Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sleepy Hollow Elementary School?
Sleepy Hollow Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Sleepy Hollow Elementary School offer ?
Sleepy Hollow Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Sleepy Hollow Elementary School part of?
Sleepy Hollow Elementary School is part of Orinda Union School District.
In what neighborhood is Sleepy Hollow Elementary School located?
Sleepy Hollow Elementary School is located in the Orinda Downs neighborhood of Orinda, CA.
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