Serving 1,266 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Veritas Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,266 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 29% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Veritas Elementary serves the southern part of Manteca, CA, covering an attendance area of approximately 3.9 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of 1.5 miles to the zone's edge and the furthest boundary being 3.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Veritas Elementary School's student population of 1,266 students has grown by 45% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 37% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
1,266 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
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School Calendar
School Rankings
Veritas Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Veritas Elementary School is 0.66, 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
#3035 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
34%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Asian
47%
12%
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Hispanic
33%
56%
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Black
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 20-year historical data
White
11%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.6%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 20-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Veritas Elementary School's ranking?
Veritas Elementary School is ranked #3035 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Veritas Elementary School often compared to?
Veritas Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Nile Garden Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Veritas Elementary School?
1,266 students attend Veritas Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Veritas Elementary School students are Asian, 33% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Veritas Elementary School?
Veritas Elementary School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Veritas Elementary School offer ?
Veritas Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Veritas Elementary School part of?
Veritas Elementary School is part of Manteca Unified School District.
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