Serving 523 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Yulupa Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 523 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Yulupa Elementary serves the entire district of Santa Rosa, CA, encompassing an area of approximately 17 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest distance from the school to the zone's edge being 6.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Yulupa Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Yulupa Elementary School's student population of 523 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
523 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Rankings
Yulupa Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Yulupa Elementary School is 0.63, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1004 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
12%
Hispanic
22%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
56%
20%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.9%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yulupa Elementary School's ranking?
Yulupa Elementary School is ranked #1004 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Yulupa Elementary School?
523 students attend Yulupa Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Yulupa Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Yulupa Elementary School?
Yulupa Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Yulupa Elementary School offer ?
Yulupa Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Yulupa Elementary School part of?
Yulupa Elementary School is part of Bennett Valley Union Elementary School District.
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