Serving 132 students in grades 2-5, Salvador Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 25-29% (which was lower than the California state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the California state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 was equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment was 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 2-5
Total Students
132 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)25-29%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)35-39%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
61%
55%
Black
n/a
5%
White
36%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CA state average).
How many students attend Salvador Elementary School?
132 students attend Salvador Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Salvador Elementary School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Salvador Elementary School?
Salvador Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Salvador Elementary School offer ?
Salvador Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-5
What school district is Salvador Elementary School part of?
Salvador Elementary School is part of Napa Valley Unified School District.
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