Springer Elementary School
Tel:
(650) 943-4200
- Springer Elementary School serves 495 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 87% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Springer Elementary School placed in the top 1% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Springer Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Springer Elementary School's student population of 495 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 495 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Springer Elementary School is ranked within the top 1% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Springer Elementary School is 0.64, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #81 out of 9602 schools (Top 1%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 87% | 39% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 88% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 23:1 |
| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 26% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 52% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 17% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.64 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 2% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13) | 1% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Los Altos Elementary School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Springer Elementary School is Los Altos High School (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Georgina P. Blach Junior High School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Loyola Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Los Altos Loyola Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 425 students
0.7 miles
770 Berry Ave.
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 254-2400 0.7 K-6 425 - Los Altos Covington Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 580 students
0.8 miles
205 Covington Rd.
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 947-1100 0.8 K-6 580 - Los Altos Georgina P. Blach Junior High School Grades: 7-8 | 517 students
0.8 miles
1120 Covington Rd.
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 934-3800 0.8 7-8 517 - Mountain View Benjamin Bubb Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 571 students
0.9 miles
525 Hans Ave.
Mountain View, CA 94040
(650) 526-3480 0.9 K-5 571
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