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#4012 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 42% in state
EL Verano Elementary
Elementary School · Sonoma Valley Unified · Sonoma, CA
A Sonoma Valley Unified elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
18606 Riverside Dr., Sonoma, CA 95476
- Math 22% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 27% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 22.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at EL Verano Elementary score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 8 points since 2018, reaching 25% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 25% (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
72.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where EL Verano Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 43Car-Dependent
- Bike 56Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,342/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sonoma), 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
$108,322
Median home value
$882,300
Median rent
$2,127/mo
College educated
41.1%
Homeownership
67.2%
Poverty rate
8.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95476; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Song SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–12 | 0.7 mi | 27 | Compare → |
| Flowery ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 350 | Compare → |
| Sonoma CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.6 | K–8 | 1.1 mi | 226 | Compare → |
| Sassarini ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K–5 | 1.5 mi | 284 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Sonoma Valley Unified
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #6 of 8
- District spending per student
- $24,055NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
EL Verano Elementary is listed in Sonoma Valley Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About EL Verano Elementary
EL Verano Elementary is a public elementary school in Sonoma, CA, part of Sonoma Valley Unified, serving approximately 340 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 22.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #4,012 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about EL Verano Elementary
What grades does EL Verano Elementary serve?
EL Verano Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend EL Verano Elementary?
EL Verano Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 340 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at EL Verano Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at EL Verano Elementary is 22.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does EL Verano Elementary rank in CA?
EL Verano Elementary ranks #4,012 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is EL Verano Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
EL Verano Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 EL Verano Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, EL Verano Elementary has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is EL Verano Elementary a charter school?
No, EL Verano Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is EL Verano Elementary a Title I school?
No, EL Verano Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for EL Verano Elementary?
72.9% of students at EL Verano 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
- 340
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Sonoma County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.4%
- Phone
- (707) 935-6050
- Area population (ZIP 95476)
- 35,139
- Area average commute
- 27.4 min
- Area median age
- 52.5
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 95476; 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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