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#4586 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 48% in state
San Lorenzo Valley Elementary
Elementary School · San Lorenzo Valley Unified · Felton, CA
A San Lorenzo Valley Unified elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
7155 Highway 9, Felton, CA 95018
- Math 50% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 53% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 23.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at San Lorenzo Valley Elementary score 51% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 16 points since 2018, to 51% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 61% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
24.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where San Lorenzo 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 34Car-Dependent
- Bike 14Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average487/100K
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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
$119,130
Median home value
$778,100
Median rent
$2,259/mo
College educated
56.5%
Homeownership
82.3%
Poverty rate
5.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95018; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slvusd CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.8 | K–12 | 1.5 mi | 290 | Compare → |
| Pacific Sands AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–12 | 3.2 mi | 21 | Compare → |
| California Connections Academy Monterey BayCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.3 | K–12 | 3.3 mi | 587 | Compare → |
| Bonny Doon ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | K–6 | 3.7 mi | 97 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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.
San Lorenzo Valley Unified
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $14,243NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
San Lorenzo Valley Elementary is listed in San Lorenzo Valley Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About San Lorenzo Valley Elementary
San Lorenzo Valley Elementary is a public elementary school in Felton, CA, part of San Lorenzo Valley Unified, serving approximately 562 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 23.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #4,586 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about San Lorenzo Valley Elementary
What grades does San Lorenzo Valley Elementary serve?
San Lorenzo Valley Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend San Lorenzo Valley Elementary?
San Lorenzo Valley Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 562 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at San Lorenzo Valley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at San Lorenzo Valley Elementary is 23.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does San Lorenzo Valley Elementary rank in CA?
San Lorenzo Valley Elementary ranks #4,586 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is San Lorenzo Valley Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
San Lorenzo Valley Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 San Lorenzo Valley Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, San Lorenzo Valley Elementary has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is San Lorenzo Valley Elementary a charter school?
No, San Lorenzo Valley Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is San Lorenzo Valley Elementary a Title I school?
No, San Lorenzo Valley Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for San Lorenzo Valley Elementary?
24.9% of students at San Lorenzo 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
- 562
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Santa Cruz County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 4.1%
- Phone
- (831) 335-4475
- Area population (ZIP 95018)
- 6,377
- Area average commute
- 33.1 min
- Area median age
- 46.1
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 95018; 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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