Very Good
#1917 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 20% in state
Van Allen Elementary
Elementary School · Escalon Unified · Escalon, CA
An Escalon Unified elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
21051 East Highway 120, Escalon, CA 95320
- Math 53% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 45% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 20.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Van Allen Elementary score 49% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
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 49% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 48% (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
49.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Van Allen 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,722/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Escalon), 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
$86,612
Median home value
$490,100
Median rent
$1,624/mo
College educated
19.4%
Homeownership
73.9%
Poverty rate
13.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95320; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escalon Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.4 | K–12 | 3.2 mi | 338 | Compare → |
| Dent ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | K–5 | 3.4 mi | 690 | Compare → |
| Colony Oak ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | K–8 | 4.3 mi | 443 | Compare → |
| Collegeville ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | K–5 | Not available | 151 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Escalon Unified
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #1 of 7
- District spending per student
- $15,162NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Van Allen Elementary is listed in Escalon Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Van Allen Elementary
Van Allen Elementary is a public elementary school in Escalon, CA, part of Escalon Unified, serving approximately 309 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 20.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,917 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Van Allen Elementary
What grades does Van Allen Elementary serve?
Van Allen Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Van Allen Elementary?
Van Allen Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 309 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Van Allen Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Van Allen Elementary is 20.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Van Allen Elementary rank in CA?
Van Allen Elementary ranks #1,917 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Van Allen Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Van Allen Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Van Allen Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Van Allen Elementary has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Van Allen Elementary a charter school?
No, Van Allen Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Van Allen Elementary a Title I school?
No, Van Allen Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Van Allen Elementary?
49.5% of students at Van Allen 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
- 309
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- San Joaquin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.5%
- Phone
- (209) 838-2931
- Area population (ZIP 95320)
- 13,511
- Area average commute
- 27 min
- Area median age
- 36.2
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 95320; 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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