Very Good
#1743 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 18% in state
Burton Valley Elementary
Elementary School · Lafayette Elementary · Lafayette, CA
A Lafayette Elementary elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
561 Merriewood Dr., Lafayette, CA 94549
- Math 86% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 84% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 24.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Burton Valley Elementary score 85% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 73%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 85% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 84% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 83% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
2.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Burton Valley Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the San Francisco Bay Area map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,348/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lafayette), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$231,195
Median home value
$1,968,500
Median rent
$2,902/mo
College educated
77.2%
Homeownership
78.7%
Poverty rate
4.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94549; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Perpetua SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.7 | K–8 | 1.7 mi | 284 | Compare → |
| St. PerpetuaPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 1.7 mi | 239 | Compare → |
| Meher Schools, thePrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–5 | 2.0 mi | 178 | Compare → |
| Radiant BlossomPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 2 | 2.0 mi | 7 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Lafayette Elementary
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $16,028NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Burton Valley Elementary is listed in Lafayette Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Burton Valley Elementary
Burton Valley Elementary is a public elementary school in Lafayette, CA, part of Lafayette Elementary, serving approximately 680 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 24.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,743 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Burton Valley Elementary
What grades does Burton Valley Elementary serve?
Burton Valley Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Burton Valley Elementary?
Burton Valley Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 680 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Burton Valley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Burton Valley Elementary is 24.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Burton Valley Elementary rank in CA?
Burton Valley Elementary ranks #1,743 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Burton Valley Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Burton Valley Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Burton Valley Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Burton Valley Elementary has 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Burton Valley Elementary a charter school?
No, Burton Valley Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Burton Valley Elementary a Title I school?
No, Burton Valley Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Burton Valley Elementary?
2.1% of students at Burton Valley Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 680
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Contra Costa County
- Phone
- (925) 927-3550
- Area population (ZIP 94549)
- 28,247
- Area average commute
- 28.6 min
- Area median age
- 45.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 94549; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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