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Vernon E. Greer Elementary School

248 W. A St.
Galt, CA 95632
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Vernon E. Greer Elementary School serves 478 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 478 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 44%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 49%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Vernon E. Greer Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)

School Overview

Vernon E. Greer Elementary School's student population of 478 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
478 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Calendar
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Vernon E. Greer Elementary School is 0.57, 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.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
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State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
44%
40%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
49%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
22:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
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Asian
5%
12%
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Hispanic
57%
56%
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Black
1%
5%
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White
33%
22%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
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Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CA.
Diversity Score
0.57
0.63
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Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
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School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Galt Joint Union Elementary School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Vernon E. Greer Elementary School's ranking?

Vernon E. Greer Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

What schools are Vernon E. Greer Elementary School often compared to?

Vernon E. Greer Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Valley Oaks Elementary School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend Vernon E. Greer Elementary School?

478 students attend Vernon E. Greer Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

57% of Vernon E. Greer Elementary School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Vernon E. Greer Elementary School?

Vernon E. Greer Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Vernon E. Greer Elementary School offer ?

Vernon E. Greer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6

What school district is Vernon E. Greer Elementary School part of?

Vernon E. Greer Elementary School is part of Galt Joint Union Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 478 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 44%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 49%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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