Serving 571 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Oak Valley 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 34% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 571 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oak Valley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Oak Valley Elementary School's student population of 571 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
571 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Oak Valley Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oak Valley Elementary School is 0.35, 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
#3821 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
79%
55%
Black
1%
5%
White
18%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oak Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Oak Valley Elementary School is ranked #3821 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Oak Valley Elementary School often compared to?
Oak Valley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Palo Verde Elementary School, Liberty Elementary School, Garden Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Oak Valley Elementary School?
571 students attend Oak Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Oak Valley Elementary School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oak Valley Elementary School?
Oak Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Oak Valley Elementary School offer ?
Oak Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Oak Valley Elementary School part of?
Oak Valley Elementary School is part of Oak Valley Union Elementary School District.
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