Very Good
#1969 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 21% in state
Louise Van Meter Elementary
Elementary School · Los Gatos Union Elementary · Los Gatos, CA
A Los Gatos Union Elementary elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
16445 Los Gatos Blvd., Los Gatos, CA 95032
- Math 70% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 67% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 21.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Louise Van Meter Elementary score 68% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 71%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2020, to 69% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
5.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Louise Van Meter 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 72Very Walkable
- Bike 84Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,593/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Los Gatos), 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
$195,188
Median home value
$2,000,001
Median rent
$3,123/mo
College educated
75.9%
Homeownership
62.8%
Poverty rate
3.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95032; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blossom Hill ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 489 | Compare → |
| Hillbrook SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 341 | Compare → |
| Daves Avenue ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 517 | Compare → |
| St Mary of the Immaculate Conception SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | K–8 | 1.1 mi | 192 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Los Gatos Union Elementary
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $20,587NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Louise Van Meter Elementary is listed in Los Gatos Union Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Louise Van Meter Elementary
Louise Van Meter Elementary is a public elementary school in Los Gatos, CA, part of Los Gatos Union Elementary, serving approximately 495 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 21.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,969 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Louise Van Meter Elementary
What grades does Louise Van Meter Elementary serve?
Louise Van Meter Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Louise Van Meter Elementary?
Louise Van Meter Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 495 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Louise Van Meter Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Louise Van Meter Elementary is 21.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Louise Van Meter Elementary rank in CA?
Louise Van Meter Elementary ranks #1,969 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Louise Van Meter Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Louise Van Meter Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Louise Van Meter Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Louise Van Meter Elementary has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Louise Van Meter Elementary a charter school?
No, Louise Van Meter Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Louise Van Meter Elementary a Title I school?
No, Louise Van Meter Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Louise Van Meter Elementary?
5.9% of students at Louise Van Meter 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
- 495
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Santa Clara County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.5%
- Phone
- (408) 335-2250
- Area population (ZIP 95032)
- 27,682
- Area average commute
- 28.7 min
- Area median age
- 44.6
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 95032; 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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