Serving 22 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Yosemite National Park Valley Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). 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 7:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 22 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Yosemite National Park Valley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Yosemite National Park Valley Elementary School's student population of 22 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
22 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Yosemite National Park Valley Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Yosemite National Park Valley Elementary School is 0.52, 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
#2467 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
21:1
American Indian
9%
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
9%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
68%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
32%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yosemite National Park Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Yosemite National Park Valley Elementary School is ranked #2467 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Yosemite National Park Valley Elementary School?
22 students attend Yosemite National Park Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Yosemite National Park Valley Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Yosemite National Park Valley Elementary School?
Yosemite National Park Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Yosemite National Park Valley Elementary School offer ?
Yosemite National Park Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Yosemite National Park Valley Elementary School part of?
Yosemite National Park Valley Elementary School is part of Mariposa County Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Yosemite National Park Valley Elementary School located?
Yosemite National Park Valley Elementary School is located in the Yosemite Village neighborhood of Yosemite National Park, CA.
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