Below Average
#7591 of 9,539 schools in CA
Pope Valley Elementary
Elementary School · Pope Valley Union Elementary · Pope Valley, CA
A Pope Valley Union Elementary elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
PO Box 167, Pope Valley, CA 94567
- Math 22% vs CA 36% (2024)
- Reading 19% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 24:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pope Valley Elementary score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 19 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 20% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 31% (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 28 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
93.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pope 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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low171/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$71,250
Median home value
$386,300
Median rent
$2,205/mo
College educated
32.2%
Homeownership
68.8%
Poverty rate
22.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94567; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howell Mountain ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | K–8 | 2.8 mi | 93 | Compare → |
| Pacific Union College ElementaryPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 4.0 mi | 65 | Compare → |
| Pacific Union College Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | K–8 | 4.0 mi | 84 | 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.
Pope Valley Union Elementary
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $32,273NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pope Valley Elementary is listed in Pope Valley Union Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pope Valley Elementary
Pope Valley Elementary is a public elementary school in Pope Valley, CA, part of Pope Valley Union Elementary, serving approximately 48 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 24:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #7,591 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pope Valley Elementary
What grades does Pope Valley Elementary serve?
Pope Valley Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Pope Valley Elementary?
Pope Valley Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 48 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pope Valley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Pope Valley Elementary is 24:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pope Valley Elementary rank in CA?
Pope Valley Elementary ranks #7,591 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Pope Valley Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Pope Valley Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Pope Valley Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pope Valley Elementary has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Pope Valley Elementary a charter school?
No, Pope Valley Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pope Valley Elementary a Title I school?
No, Pope Valley Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pope Valley Elementary?
93.8% of students at Pope 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 48
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Napa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 66.7%
- Phone
- (707) 965-2402
- Area population (ZIP 94567)
- 673
- Area median age
- 45.7
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 94567; 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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