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#7307 of 9,539 schools in CA
Stege Elementary
Elementary School · West Contra Costa Unified
4949 Cypress Ave., Richmond, CA 94804
Enrollment
245
Student-Teacher
27.2:1
Score
5.0
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
245
Student-Teacher
27.2:1
Score
5.0
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#7,307 of 9,539
In Richmond
#11 of 31
public schools
In district
#26 of 52
West Contra Costa Unified
Academic growth
7.9 / 10
Very Good
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About Stege Elementary
Stege Elementary is a public elementary school in Richmond, CA, part of West Contra Costa Unified. Stege Elementary serves approximately 245 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-6th, and has a 27.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Stege Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #7,307 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Stege Elementary show 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 11% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 5.0 · Average
- District avg 5.0
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Stege Elementary sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
Stege Elementary runs 27.2:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.
64% of students at Stege Elementary were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Stege Elementary — Students at Stege Elementary score 11% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
82.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 29 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 7.9/10.
How Stege Elementary Compares
See how Stege Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
4949 Cypress Ave., Richmond, CA 94804
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Stege Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. PROSPECT SIERRA SCHOOL (rated 8.5/10, 1.4 miles away, in nearby El Cerrito), which scores notably higher. Another option is Mira Vista Elementary (rated 8.2/10, 1.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Madera Elementary (rated 7.5/10, 1.5 miles away, in nearby El Cerrito), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Richmond, see our Richmond schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| John F. Kennedy High Richmond | 0.5 mi | 4.8 |
| St. John the Baptist El Cerrito | 0.5 mi | — |
| ST JOHN THE BAPTIST El Cerrito | 0.5 mi | 6.4 |
| Summit Public School K2 El Cerrito | 0.7 mi | 4.8 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary Richmond | 0.8 mi | 2.9 |
| MONTESSORI FAMILY SCHOOL El Cerrito | 1.1 mi | 5.9 |
| East Bay Montessori El Cerrito | 1.1 mi | — |
| Fred T. Korematsu Middle El Cerrito | 0.9 mi | 7.9 |
| Lovonya DeJean Middle Richmond | 1.2 mi | 4.4 |
| Michelle Obama Elementary Richmond | 1.4 mi | 5.0 |
| Invictus Academy of Richmond El Cerrito | 1.2 mi | 5.6 |
| Manzanita Middle Richmond | 1.4 mi | 5.9 |
| Fairmont Elementary El Cerrito | 1.3 mi | 7.1 |
| Mira Vista Elementary Richmond | 1.5 mi | 8.2 |
| ARLINGTON CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Richmond | 1.6 mi | — |
| Voices College-Bound Language Acad at W. Contra Costa Co San Jose | 1.4 mi | 1.9 |
| Prospect Sierra School El Cerrito | 1.3 mi | — |
| PROSPECT SIERRA SCHOOL El Cerrito | 1.4 mi | 8.5 |
| CRESTMONT SCHOOL Richmond | 1.7 mi | 7.1 |
| Madera Elementary El Cerrito | 1.5 mi | 7.5 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 94804 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$86,430
Median Home Value
$618,000
Median Rent
$1,825/mo
Population
44,679
College Educated
32.5%
Homeownership
48.6%
Avg Commute
34.6 min
Poverty Rate
16.2%
Median Age
36.3
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Stege Elementary
What grades does Stege Elementary serve?
Stege Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Stege Elementary?
Stege Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 245 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stege Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Stege Elementary is 27.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Stege Elementary rank in CA?
Stege Elementary ranks #7,307 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Stege Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Stege Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Stege Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Stege Elementary has 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 11% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Stege Elementary a charter school?
No, Stege Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Stege Elementary a Title I school?
No, Stege Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Stege Elementary?
82.9% of students at Stege 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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 245
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 27.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 82.9%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Contra Costa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 63.7%
- Phone
- (510) 231-1425
Resources & Links
District
West Contra Costa Unified- District Enrollment
- 25,575
- Schools in District
- 54
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $19,205
- District Rank
- #26 of 52
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