Serving 494 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Daves Avenue Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 494 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 70% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 78% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Daves Avenue Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Daves Avenue Elementary School's student population of 494 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
494 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Daves Avenue Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Daves Avenue Elementary School is 0.62, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#571 out of 9602 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
21%
12%
Hispanic
8%
55%
Black
2%
5%
White
56%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Daves Avenue Elementary School's ranking?
Daves Avenue Elementary School is ranked #571 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are Daves Avenue Elementary School often compared to?
Daves Avenue Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Louise Van Meter Elementary School, Blossom Hill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Daves Avenue Elementary School?
494 students attend Daves Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Daves Avenue Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Daves Avenue Elementary School?
Daves Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Daves Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Daves Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Daves Avenue Elementary School part of?
Daves Avenue Elementary School is part of Los Gatos Union Elementary School District.
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