Serving 523 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sun Valley Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (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 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 523 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 72% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sun Valley 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
Sun Valley Elementary School's student population of 523 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
523 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Calendar
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
Sun Valley Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sun Valley Elementary School is 0.61, 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
#828 out of 9523 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
28%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
55%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.7%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sun Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Sun Valley Elementary School is ranked #828 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are Sun Valley Elementary School often compared to?
Sun Valley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Glenwood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Sun Valley Elementary School?
523 students attend Sun Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Sun Valley Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sun Valley Elementary School?
Sun Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Sun Valley Elementary School offer ?
Sun Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Sun Valley Elementary School part of?
Sun Valley Elementary School is part of San Rafael City Elementary School District.
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