Van Allen Elementary School
Tel:
(209) 838-2931
Van Allen Elementary School serves 366 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (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 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Van Allen Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is equal to the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Van Allen Elementary School's student population of 366 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 366 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 16 teachers |
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School Comparison
Van Allen Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% 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 Van Allen Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than 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 | #3034 out of 9602 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 38% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 58% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.52 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 44% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Escalon Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Van Allen Elementary School is Escalon Charter Academy (3.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is El Portal Middle School (2.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Escalon El Portal Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 577 students
2.7 miles
805 First St.
Escalon, CA 95320
(209) 838-7095 2.7 6-8 577 - Escalon Escalon Charter Academy Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 341 students
3.1 miles
1520 Yosemite Ave.
Escalon, CA 95320
(209) 838-7177 3.1 K-12 341 - Escalon Escalon High School Grades: 9-12 | 805 students
3.1 miles
1528 E. Yosemite Ave.
Escalon, CA 95320
(209) 838-7073 3.1 9-12 805 - Escalon Vista High (Continuation School) Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 25 students
3.1 miles
1520 Yosemite Ave.
Escalon, CA 95320
(209) 838-1450 3.1 9-12 25 - Escalon Dent Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 596 students
3.3 miles
1998 Yosemite Ave.
Escalon, CA 95320
(209) 838-7031 3.3 K-5 596
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