Van Allen Elementary School
Van Allen Elementary School serves 313 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Van Allen Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 313 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Van Allen Elementary School's student population of 313 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
313 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Van Allen Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Van Allen Elementary School is 0.50, 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
#1767 out of 3649 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
35%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
62%
22%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Van Allen Elementary School?
313 students attend Van Allen Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Van Allen Elementary School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Van Allen Elementary School?
Van Allen Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Van Allen Elementary School offer ?
Van Allen Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Van Allen Elementary School part of?
Van Allen Elementary School is part of Escalon Unified School District.
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