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#4226 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 44% in state

Indian Valley Elementary

Elementary School · Walnut Creek Elementary · Walnut Creek, CA

A Walnut Creek Elementary elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.

551 Marshall Dr., Walnut Creek, CA 94598

  • Math 67% vs CA 39% (2024)
  • Reading 62% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 22.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.2Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-1.39 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.1Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency66.1% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency61.5% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg+20.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+18.7 pts
Overall Proficiency64% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)63% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+0.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile72th
Resources & Environment5.9Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio22.7:1
District spending per student$14,571
Chronic Absenteeism17.9%

Students at Indian Valley Elementary score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency67%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
39%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency62%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2018, to 64% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
83%
ELA
84%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
83%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
60%
ELA
74%
2015
Math
65%
ELA
74%
2016
Math
62%
ELA
73%
2017
Math
71%
ELA
77%
2018
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2019
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2022
Math
68%
ELA
67%
2024
Math
67%
ELA
62%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 74% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

20.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Indian Valley 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 24Car-Dependent
  • Transit 14Minimal Transit
  • Bike 10Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,181/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Walnut Creek), 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

$188,170

Median home value

$1,307,100

Median rent

$2,989/mo

College educated

73.8%

Homeownership

76.1%

Poverty rate

5.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94598; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Walnut Heights ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.6K–50.5 mi402Compare →
Building Connections Behavioral HealthPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–81.3 mi7Compare →
Eagle Peak MontessoriCharter · enrollment unverified5.21–81.4 mi292Compare →
Murwood ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.8K–51.4 mi413Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Walnut Creek Elementary

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#7 of 7
District spending per student
$14,571NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Indian Valley Elementary is listed in Walnut Creek Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Indian Valley Elementary

Indian Valley Elementary is a public elementary school in Walnut Creek, CA, part of Walnut Creek Elementary, serving approximately 363 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 22.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #4,226 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Indian Valley Elementary

What grades does Indian Valley Elementary serve?

Indian Valley Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Indian Valley Elementary?

Indian Valley Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 363 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Indian Valley Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Indian Valley 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 Indian Valley Elementary rank in CA?

Indian Valley Elementary ranks #4,226 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Indian Valley Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Indian Valley Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Indian Valley Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Indian Valley Elementary has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Indian Valley Elementary a charter school?

No, Indian Valley Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Indian Valley Elementary a Title I school?

No, Indian Valley Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Indian Valley Elementary?

20.1% of students at Indian 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.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
363
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Contra Costa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
17.9%
Area population (ZIP 94598)
26,293
Area average commute
34.1 min
Area median age
45.5
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 94598; 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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