Excellent
#50 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 1% in state
Covington Elementary
Elementary School · Los Altos Elementary
205 Covington Rd., Los Altos, CA 94024
Enrollment
407
Student-Teacher
19.4:1
Score
9.4
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
407
Student-Teacher
19.4:1
Score
9.4
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#50 of 9,539
In Los Altos
#2 of 10
public schools
In district
#2 of 9
Los Altos Elementary
Equity
10.0 / 10
Excellent
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About Covington Elementary
Covington Elementary is a public elementary school in Los Altos, CA, part of Los Altos Elementary. Covington Elementary serves approximately 407 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-6th, and has a 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Covington Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 out of 10 and ranks #50 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Covington Elementary show 93% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 93% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 9.4 · Excellent
- District avg 9.0
- CA avg 6.2
Score Breakdown
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Covington Elementary — Students at Covington Elementary score 94% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 72%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
4.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.0/10.
How Covington Elementary Compares
See how Covington Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
205 Covington Rd., Los Altos, CA 94024
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Covington Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Bullis Charter (rated 9.7/10, 1.7 miles away), with a very similar rating. Another option is Springer Elementary (rated 9.5/10, 0.7 miles away, in nearby Mountain View), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Gardner Bullis Elementary (rated 9.3/10, 1.4 miles away, in nearby Los Altos Hills), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Los Altos, see our Los Altos schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.8 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| HERITAGE ACADEMY Los Altos | 0.4 mi | 5.3 |
| VENTANA SCHOOL Los Altos | 0.6 mi | 7.4 |
| Pinewood Private–Lower Campus Los Altos | 0.6 mi | — |
| Ventana School Los Altos | 0.6 mi | — |
| Springer Elementary Mountain View | 0.7 mi | 9.5 |
| ST NICHOLAS CATHOLIC SCHOOL Los Altos Hills | 0.8 mi | 5.7 |
| Almond Elementary Los Altos | 0.9 mi | 8.8 |
| Canterbury Christian School Los Altos | 0.9 mi | — |
| Los Altos High Los Altos | 1.0 mi | 9.0 |
| LOS ALTOS CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS Los Altos Hills | 0.9 mi | 7.5 |
| Loyola Elementary Los Altos | 1.2 mi | 9.1 |
| ST PAUL LUTHERAN CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Mountain View | 1.3 mi | — |
| ST FRANCIS HIGH SCHOOL Mountain View | 1.2 mi | 5.7 |
| ST JOSEPH SCHOOL MOUNTAIN VIEW Mountain View | 1.4 mi | 7.0 |
| Gardner Bullis Elementary Los Altos Hills | 1.4 mi | 9.3 |
| Isaac Newton Graham Middle Mountain View | 1.4 mi | 8.8 |
| MOUNTAIN VIEW-LOS ALTOS MONTESSORI CHILDRENS CTR Mountain View | 1.7 mi | — |
| Bullis Charter Los Altos | 1.7 mi | 9.7 |
| Benjamin Bubb Elementary Mountain View | 1.5 mi | 9.3 |
| Ardis G. Egan Junior High Los Altos | 1.8 mi | 9.2 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 94024 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$250,001
Median Home Value
$2,000,001
Median Rent
$3,501/mo
Population
23,673
College Educated
85.1%
Homeownership
88.1%
Avg Commute
24.4 min
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Median Age
47.8
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| Amy Imai Elementary Mountain View, CA | 9.4 |
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| Braddock Drive Elementary Culver City, CA | 9.4 |
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| King (Thomas Starr) Elementary San Francisco, CA | 9.4 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Covington Elementary
What grades does Covington Elementary serve?
Covington Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Covington Elementary?
Covington Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 407 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Covington Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Covington Elementary is 19.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Covington Elementary rank in CA?
Covington Elementary ranks #50 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Covington Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Covington Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 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 Covington Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Covington Elementary has 93% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 93% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Covington Elementary a charter school?
No, Covington Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Covington Elementary a Title I school?
No, Covington Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Covington Elementary?
4.4% of students at Covington 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 407
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 4.4%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Santa Clara County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.1%
- Phone
- (650) 947-1100
Resources & Links
District
Los Altos Elementary- District Enrollment
- 3,361
- Schools in District
- 10
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $23,019
- District Rank
- #2 of 9
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