Excellent
#882 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 9% in state
Coyote Creek Elementary
Elementary School · San Ramon Valley Unified · San Ramon, CA
A San Ramon Valley Unified elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
8700 North Gale Ridge Rd., San Ramon, CA 94582
- Math 84% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 82% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 20.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Coyote Creek Elementary score 83% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 70%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 7 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 83% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 87% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 85% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
8.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Coyote Creek 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 39Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,204/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (San Ramon), 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
$211,159
Median home value
$1,543,800
Median rent
$2,880/mo
College educated
77.1%
Homeownership
69.8%
Poverty rate
4.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94582; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden View ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 672 | Compare → |
| Quail Run ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–5 | 1.3 mi | 803 | Compare → |
| Venture (alternative)Enrollment path unverified | 6.7 | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 83 | Compare → |
| John Baldwin ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | K–5 | Not available | 447 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
San Ramon Valley Unified
- Schools in district
- 37
- Rank in district
- #4 of 35
- District spending per student
- $15,372NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Coyote Creek Elementary is listed in San Ramon Valley Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Coyote Creek Elementary
Coyote Creek Elementary is a public elementary school in San Ramon, CA, part of San Ramon Valley Unified, serving approximately 661 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 20.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #882 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 87% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Coyote Creek Elementary
What grades does Coyote Creek Elementary serve?
Coyote Creek Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Coyote Creek Elementary?
Coyote Creek Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 661 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Coyote Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Coyote Creek Elementary is 20.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Coyote Creek Elementary rank in CA?
Coyote Creek Elementary ranks #882 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Coyote Creek Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Coyote Creek Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Coyote Creek Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Coyote Creek Elementary has 87% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Coyote Creek Elementary a charter school?
No, Coyote Creek Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Coyote Creek Elementary a Title I school?
No, Coyote Creek Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Coyote Creek Elementary?
8.3% of students at Coyote Creek 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
- 661
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Contra Costa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.1%
- Phone
- (925) 855-7300
- Area population (ZIP 94582)
- 47,182
- Area average commute
- 38.2 min
- Area median age
- 41.4
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 94582; 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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