Serving 395 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Tahoe Valley Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower 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 59% 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: 395 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Tahoe Valley Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire district of South Lake Tahoe, CA, covering approximately 141.2 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 11.5 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum reach of 18.6 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tahoe Valley Elementary School's student population of 395 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
395 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Tahoe Valley Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tahoe Valley Elementary School is 0.60, 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
#5734 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
48%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
41%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
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)49.4%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. 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 Tahoe Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Tahoe Valley Elementary School is ranked #5734 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Tahoe Valley Elementary School often compared to?
Tahoe Valley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sierra House Elementary School, Bijou Community, Meyers Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Tahoe Valley Elementary School?
395 students attend Tahoe Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Tahoe Valley Elementary School students are Hispanic, 41% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tahoe Valley Elementary School?
Tahoe Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Tahoe Valley Elementary School offer ?
Tahoe Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Tahoe Valley Elementary School part of?
Tahoe Valley Elementary School is part of Lake Tahoe Unified School District.
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