Very Good
#2254 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 24% in state
Castro Valley Elementary
Elementary School · Castro Valley Unified
PO Box 2146, Castro Valley, CA 94546
Enrollment
494
Student-Teacher
23.5:1
Score
7.6
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
494
Student-Teacher
23.5:1
Score
7.6
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#2,254 of 9,539
In Castro Valley
#5 of 14
public schools
In district
#5 of 14
Castro Valley Unified
Equity
9.1 / 10
Excellent
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About Castro Valley Elementary
Castro Valley Elementary is a public elementary school in Castro Valley, CA, part of Castro Valley Unified. Castro Valley Elementary serves approximately 494 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 23.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Castro Valley Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,254 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Castro Valley Elementary show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 7.6 · Very Good
- District avg 7.1
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
Castro Valley Elementary runs 23.5:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.
Score Breakdown
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Castro Valley Elementary — Students at Castro Valley Elementary score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
55.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 34 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.0/10.
How Castro Valley Elementary Compares
See how Castro Valley Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
PO Box 2146, Castro Valley, CA 94546
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Castro Valley Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Proctor Elementary (rated 8.4/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Chabot Elementary (rated 8.3/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Marshall Elementary (rated 7.8/10, 0.8 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Castro Valley, see our Castro Valley schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.8 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Grace School Castro Valley | 0.2 mi | — |
| OUR LADY OF GRACE CATHOLIC SCHOOL Castro Valley | 0.2 mi | 6.4 |
| Castro Valley High Castro Valley | 0.5 mi | 7.4 |
| REDWOOD CHRISTIAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Castro Valley | 0.6 mi | 5.8 |
| OneSchool Global - San Francisco Castro Valley | 0.7 mi | — |
| ANCHOR EDUCATION Castro Valley | 0.7 mi | 4.7 |
| Rising Star Sped Academy Hayward | 0.7 mi | — |
| Chabot Elementary Castro Valley | 0.8 mi | 8.3 |
| Stanton Elementary Castro Valley | 0.7 mi | 5.7 |
| THE MONTESSORI GIVING TREE Castro Valley | 0.9 mi | — |
| Marshall Elementary Castro Valley | 0.8 mi | 7.8 |
| MISSION HILLS SCHOOL Castro Valley | 0.8 mi | 5.1 |
| Redwood Continuation High Castro Valley | 1.2 mi | 5.2 |
| Roy A. Johnson High Castro Valley | 1.2 mi | — |
| Castro Valley Virtual Academy Castro Valley | 1.2 mi | 7.6 |
| Proctor Elementary Castro Valley | 1.4 mi | 8.4 |
| Creekside Middle Castro Valley | 1.1 mi | 8.4 |
| MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF SAN LEANDRO San Leandro | 1.3 mi | — |
| Vannoy Elementary Castro Valley | 1.4 mi | 7.0 |
| STELLAR PREPARATORY HIGH SCHOOL Hayward | 1.8 mi | 5.0 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 94546 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$125,780
Median Home Value
$976,300
Median Rent
$2,506/mo
Population
45,848
College Educated
41.4%
Homeownership
65.8%
Avg Commute
33.7 min
Poverty Rate
7.4%
Median Age
42.1
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Castro Valley Elementary
What grades does Castro Valley Elementary serve?
Castro Valley Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Castro Valley Elementary?
Castro Valley Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 494 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Castro Valley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Castro Valley Elementary is 23.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Castro Valley Elementary rank in CA?
Castro Valley Elementary ranks #2,254 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Castro Valley Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Castro Valley Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Castro Valley Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Castro Valley Elementary has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Castro Valley Elementary a charter school?
No, Castro Valley Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Castro Valley Elementary a Title I school?
No, Castro Valley Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Castro Valley Elementary?
55.3% of students at Castro 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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 494
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 55.3%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Alameda County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.5%
- Phone
- (510) 537-1919
Resources & Links
District
Castro Valley Unified- District Enrollment
- 9,489
- Schools in District
- 16
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $14,627
- District Rank
- #5 of 14
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