Serving 562 students in grades Kindergarten-5, San Lorenzo 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 52% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (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 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 562 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
San Lorenzo Valley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
San Lorenzo Valley Elementary School's student population of 562 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
562 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
San Lorenzo 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 San Lorenzo Valley Elementary School is 0.44, 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
#2146 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
33%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
47%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
1%
12%

Hispanic
16%
56%

Black
n/a
5%

White
73%
20%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
54%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is San Lorenzo Valley Elementary School's ranking?
San Lorenzo Valley Elementary School is ranked #2146 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are San Lorenzo Valley Elementary School often compared to?
San Lorenzo Valley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Vine Hill Elementary School, Boulder Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend San Lorenzo Valley Elementary School?
562 students attend San Lorenzo Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of San Lorenzo Valley Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of San Lorenzo Valley Elementary School?
San Lorenzo Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does San Lorenzo Valley Elementary School offer ?
San Lorenzo Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is San Lorenzo Valley Elementary School part of?
San Lorenzo Valley Elementary School is part of San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Spring Break- No School (Events)
April 07, 2025 (Monday)
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