Excellent
#50 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 1% in state
Covington Elementary
Elementary School · Los Altos Elementary · Los Altos, CA
A Los Altos Elementary elementary school where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.
205 Covington Rd., Los Altos, CA 94024
- Math 94% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 94% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Covington Elementary score 94% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 72%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 94% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 93% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 93% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
4.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Covington 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 Jose map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 46Car-Dependent
- Transit 28Some Transit
- Bike 84Very Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,289/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Los Altos), 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
$250,001
Median home value
$2,000,001
Median rent
$3,501/mo
College educated
85.1%
Homeownership
88.1%
Poverty rate
2.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94024; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.3 | K–6 | 0.4 mi | 67 | Compare → |
| Pinewood Private–lower CampusPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–2 | 0.6 mi | 138 | Compare → |
| Ventana SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 99 | Compare → |
| Ventana SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.4 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 82 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Los Altos Elementary
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #2 of 9
- District spending per student
- $23,019NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Covington Elementary is listed in Los Altos Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Covington Elementary
Covington Elementary is a public elementary school in Los Altos, CA, part of Los Altos Elementary, serving approximately 407 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 out of 10 and ranks #50 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 93% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 93% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 407
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Santa Clara County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.1%
- Phone
- (650) 947-1100
- Area population (ZIP 94024)
- 23,673
- Area average commute
- 24.4 min
- Area median age
- 47.8
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 94024; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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