Excellent
#1566 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 16% in state
Rancho Las Positas Elementary
Elementary School · Livermore Valley Joint Unified · Livermore, CA
A Livermore Valley Joint Unified elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
401 East Jack London Blvd., Livermore, CA 94551
- Math 59% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 61% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Rancho Las Positas Elementary score 60% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 11 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 60% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 63% (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 34 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
21.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Rancho Las Positas Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 48Car-Dependent
- Bike 72Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,583/100K
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Livermore), 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
$130,705
Median home value
$931,000
Median rent
$2,589/mo
College educated
44%
Homeownership
70%
Poverty rate
4.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94551; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Livermore Valley AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.2private | K–9 | 0.4 mi | 130 | Compare → |
| Livermore Valley AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.5 mi | 74 | Compare → |
| Marylin Avenue ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 423 | Compare → |
| Valley Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.5private | PK–8 | 1.4 mi | 209 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Livermore Valley Joint Unified
- Schools in district
- 18
- Rank in district
- #5 of 18
- District spending per student
- $15,445NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Rancho Las Positas Elementary is listed in Livermore Valley Joint Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rancho Las Positas Elementary
Rancho Las Positas Elementary is a public elementary school in Livermore, CA, part of Livermore Valley Joint Unified, serving approximately 574 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,566 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rancho Las Positas Elementary
What grades does Rancho Las Positas Elementary serve?
Rancho Las Positas Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Rancho Las Positas Elementary?
Rancho Las Positas Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 574 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rancho Las Positas Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Rancho Las Positas Elementary is 19.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rancho Las Positas Elementary rank in CA?
Rancho Las Positas Elementary ranks #1,566 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Rancho Las Positas Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Rancho Las Positas Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Rancho Las Positas Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rancho Las Positas Elementary has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Rancho Las Positas Elementary a charter school?
No, Rancho Las Positas Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rancho Las Positas Elementary a Title I school?
No, Rancho Las Positas Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rancho Las Positas Elementary?
21.4% of students at Rancho Las Positas 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
- 574
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Alameda County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.8%
- Phone
- (925) 606-4748
- Area population (ZIP 94551)
- 38,739
- Area average commute
- 30.5 min
- Area median age
- 39.6
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 94551; 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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