Serving 515 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Stanton 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 55% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 515 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Stanton Elementary serves the southwest part of Castro Valley, CA, covering an area of approximately 0.9 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 1.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Stanton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Stanton Elementary School's student population of 515 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
515 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
Stanton 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 Stanton Elementary School is 0.74, which is more 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
#2002 out of 9523 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
36%
12%
Hispanic
31%
56%
Black
4%
5%
White
16%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.9%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stanton Elementary School's ranking?
Stanton Elementary School is ranked #2002 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Stanton Elementary School often compared to?
Stanton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chabot Elementary School, Castro Valley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Stanton Elementary School?
515 students attend Stanton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Stanton Elementary School students are Asian, 31% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Stanton Elementary School?
Stanton Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Stanton Elementary School offer ?
Stanton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Stanton Elementary School part of?
Stanton Elementary School is part of Castro Valley Unified School District.
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