Excellent
#165 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 2% in state
Ross Elementary
Elementary School · Ross Elementary · Ross, CA
An elementary school in Ross, CA where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 1058, Ross, CA 94957
- Math 85% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 87% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ross Elementary score 86% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 74%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 6 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 86% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 83% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 87% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 36 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
0.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ross 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: High1,804/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ross), 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
$250,001
Median home value
$2,000,001
Median rent
$3,482/mo
College educated
82.4%
Homeownership
83.4%
Poverty rate
3.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94957; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Anselm SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 267 | Compare → |
| Wade Thomas ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 293 | Compare → |
| Anthony G. Bacich ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | K–4 | 1.2 mi | 537 | Compare → |
| San Anselmo Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.4 mi | 3 | 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.
Ross Elementary
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $27,997NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 1.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ross Elementary is listed in Ross Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ross Elementary
Ross Elementary is a public elementary school in Ross, CA, part of Ross Elementary, serving approximately 353 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10 and ranks #165 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ross Elementary
What grades does Ross Elementary serve?
Ross Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Ross Elementary?
Ross Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 353 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ross Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ross Elementary is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ross Elementary rank in CA?
Ross Elementary ranks #165 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Ross Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Ross Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 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 Ross Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ross Elementary has 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Ross Elementary a charter school?
No, Ross Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ross Elementary a Title I school?
No, Ross Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ross Elementary?
0.8% of students at Ross 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
- 353
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Marin County
- Phone
- (415) 457-2705
- Area population (ZIP 94957)
- 2,151
- Area median age
- 41.8
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 94957; 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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