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Yosemite National Park Valley Elementary
Elementary School · Mariposa County Unified · Yosemite, CA
A Mariposa County Unified elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
PO Box 485, Yosemite, CA 95389
Academics
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We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. This can happen when a school is very new, very small, or has limited test score reporting to the state.
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2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 25 points since 2019, to 50% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 72% (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 26 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Yosemite National Park 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 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 80Very Bikeable
- County Safety: High1,600/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
$44,962
Median home value
$912,500
Median rent
$2,037/mo
College educated
34.2%
Homeownership
26.2%
Poverty rate
18.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95389; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 in Mariposa County Unified
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greeley Hill ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | K–8 | Not available | 47 | Compare → |
| Lake Don Pedro ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | K–8 | Not available | 178 | Compare → |
| Mariposa ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | K–8 | Not available | 383 | Compare → |
| Sierra HomeEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | K–12 | Not available | 49 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Mariposa County Unified
- Schools in district
- 11
- District spending per student
- $17,026NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Yosemite National Park Valley Elementary is listed in Mariposa County Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Yosemite National Park Valley Elementary
Yosemite National Park Valley Elementary is a public elementary school in Yosemite, CA, part of Mariposa County Unified, serving approximately 22 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 7.3:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Yosemite National Park Valley Elementary
What grades does Yosemite National Park Valley Elementary serve?
Yosemite National Park Valley Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Yosemite National Park Valley Elementary?
Yosemite National Park Valley Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 22 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Yosemite National Park Valley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Yosemite National Park Valley Elementary is 7.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
What are the test scores at Yosemite National Park Valley Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Yosemite National Park Valley Elementary has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Yosemite National Park Valley Elementary a charter school?
No, Yosemite National Park Valley Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Yosemite National Park Valley Elementary a Title I school?
No, Yosemite National Park Valley Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Yosemite National Park Valley Elementary?
40.9% of students at Yosemite National Park 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 22
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 40.9%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Mariposa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 63.6%
- Phone
- (209) 372-4791
- Area population (ZIP 95389)
- 2,067
- Area median age
- 35.6
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.
- 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.
- 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 95389; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating not displayed; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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