Is Alexander Valley Elementary a good school?

Alexander Valley Elementary ranks 937 th of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Alexander Valley Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 115 students attended Alexander Valley Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Alexander Valley Elementary?

Students at Alexander Valley Elementary are 66% White, 30% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

Alexander Valley Elementary

Summary:

Alexander Valley Elementary is a public elementary school located in Healdsburg, California, serving 112 students in grades K-6. This school stands out as a high-performing institution, consistently ranking in the top 15-20% of California elementary schools.

Alexander Valley Elementary's academic performance is truly impressive, with 69.23% of its students proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy and 61.54% in Mathematics on the Smarter Balanced Assessments. In comparison, nearby schools like Mark West Elementary and Cali Calmecac Language Academy have lower proficiency rates. Additionally, Alexander Valley Elementary maintains a very low chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 1.8% to 10.3%, significantly better than the nearby schools. The school also boasts a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.3 to 13.7, compared to the higher ratios at surrounding schools.

These impressive metrics suggest that Alexander Valley Elementary is providing a high-quality education and effectively supporting its students, even in a relatively small and rural setting. The school's consistent academic performance, low chronic absenteeism, and favorable student-teacher ratio are a testament to the dedication and effectiveness of its staff, as well as the support of the local Alexander Valley Union Elementary District.

Detail:

Public K-6

8511 Highway 128
Healdsburg, CA 95448-9020

(707) 433-1375

District: Alexander Valley Union Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
937^th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,715

Student/teacher ratio: 13.6

Number of students: 115

Racial breakdown:

White:

66.1%

Hispanic:

29.6%

Two or more races:

3.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 31.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Alexander Valley Elementary ranks better than 84% of elementary schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 85.36. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (66.1%), Hispanic (29.6%), two or more races (3.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 31.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Alexander Valley Elementary is 13.6. (See more...)

Compare Alexander Valley Elementary employs 8.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Alexander Valley Elementary is $19,715.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Alexander Valley Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Alexander Valley Elementary 937^th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Alexander Valley Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Alexander Valley Union Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Alexander Valley Union Elementary 177^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Alexander Valley Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Alexander Valley Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2004	58.45	1781^st	4809	63.0%
2005	50.68	2168^th	4822	55.0%
2006	75.44	1120^th	4818	76.8%
2007	66.33	1541^st	5113	69.9%
2008	53.58	2196^th	5113	57.1%
2009	76.17	1160^th	5193	77.7%
2010	77.38	1117^th	5314	79.0%
2011	83.96	787^th	5377	85.4%
2012	83.53	816^th	5390	84.9%
2013	69.21	1616^th	5530	70.8%
2015	83.99	934^th	5611	83.4%
2016	81.43	1071^st	5614	80.9%
2017	72.43	1451^st	5692	74.5%
2018	74.28	1387^th	5662	75.5%
2019	86.26	836^th	5789	85.6%
2022	86.95	857^th	5883	85.4%
2023	90.68	664^th	5874	88.7%
2024	85.36	937^th	5862	84.0%

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Rank History for White students at Alexander Valley Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	71.25	758^th	2662	71.5%
2024	67.79	881^st	2647	66.7%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Alexander Valley Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	77	0	3	26	0	n/a	n/a	0	106
1989	81	0	3	25	0	n/a	n/a	0	109
1990	75	0	3	28	2	n/a	n/a	0	108
1991	83	0	3	40	2	n/a	n/a	0	128
1992	96	0	4	37	1	n/a	n/a	0	138
1993	92	0	4	37	1	n/a	n/a	0	134
1994	104	0	3	26	0	n/a	n/a	0	133
1995	102	0	0	31	0	n/a	n/a	0	133
1996	102	0	0	31	0	n/a	n/a	0	133
1997	78	2	1	36	0	n/a	n/a	0	117
1998	75	3	0	35	0	n/a	n/a	0	113
1999	72	3	0	44	0	n/a	n/a	0	119
2000	72	4	2	47	1	n/a	n/a	0	126
2001	65	2	2	53	0	n/a	n/a	0	122
2002	71	0	2	45	0	n/a	n/a	0	118
2003	71	0	2	45	0	n/a	n/a	0	118
2004	71	0	1	52	0	n/a	n/a	1	125
2005	67	1	1	41	0	n/a	n/a	1	111
2006	69	1	2	37	0	n/a	n/a	3	112
2007	66	2	0	34	0	n/a	n/a	3	105
2008	78	1	2	37	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	118
2009	99	1	1	31	0	1	2	0	135
2010	91	1	1	33	0	1	1	0	128
2011	95	1	1	34	0	1	1	0	133
2012	88	1	2	38	0	1	1	0	131
2013	73	0	0	40	0	0	1	0	114
2014	76	0	0	36	0	0	2	0	114
2015	76	0	0	40	0	0	3	0	119
2016	72	1	0	48	0	0	2	0	123
2017	80	1	0	48	0	0	1	0	130
2018	72	1	0	42	0	0	1	0	116
2019	69	2	0	39	0	0	0	0	110
2020	70	2	0	38	0	0	2	0	112
2021	74	2	0	39	0	0	0	0	115
2022	71	2	0	38	0	0	2	0	113
2023	72	1	0	36	0	0	3	0	112
2024	76	1	0	34	0	0	4	0	115

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Alexander Valley Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	106	6.8	15.5	n/a
1989	109	5.3	20.5	n/a
1990	108	6.4	16.8	n/a
1991	128	7.0	18.2	n/a
1992	138	7.1	19.4	25.4
1993	134	7.0	19.1	26.9
1994	133	6.8	19.6	28.6
1995	133	7.4	18.0	22.6
1996	133	7.4	18.0	22.6
1997	117	7.0	16.7	29.1
1998	113	7.0	16.1	28.3
1999	119	7.0	17.0	35.3
2000	126	7.0	18.0	45.2
2001	122	6.0	20.3	34.4
2002	118	7.0	16.9	31.4
2003	118	7.0	16.9	31.4
2004	125	6.8	18.4	27.4
2005	111	7.3	15.2	29.1
2006	112	7.4	15.1	30.3
2007	105	8.0	13.1	32.4
2008	118	8.2	14.4	31.4
2009	135	7.7	15.0	25.9
2010	128	8.3	15.3	22.7
2011	133	n/a	n/a	30.8
2012	131	9.9	13.2	n/a
2013	114	8.8	12.9	30.7
2014	114	7.0	16.2	32.5
2015	119	7.0	17.0	30.3
2016	123	7.0	17.5	26
2017	130	7.7	16.8	26.2
2018	116	7.0	16.5	23.3
2019	110	8.3	13.1	22.7
2020	112	n/a	n/a	23.2
2021	115	8.3	13.7	22.6
2022	113	8.3	13.4	31.9
2023	112	8.4	13.3	22.3
2024	115	8.4	13.6	31.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Alexander Valley Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	106	6.8	15.5	n/a
1989	109	5.3	20.5	n/a
1990	108	6.4	16.8	n/a
1991	128	7.0	18.2	n/a
1992	138	7.1	19.4	25.4
1993	134	7.0	19.1	26.9
1994	133	6.8	19.6	28.6
1995	133	7.4	18.0	22.6
1996	133	7.4	18.0	22.6
1997	117	7.0	16.7	29.1
1998	113	7.0	16.1	28.3
1999	119	7.0	17.0	35.3
2000	126	7.0	18.0	45.2
2001	122	6.0	20.3	34.4
2002	118	7.0	16.9	31.4
2003	118	7.0	16.9	31.4
2004	125	6.8	18.4	27.4
2005	111	7.3	15.2	29.1
2006	112	7.4	15.1	30.3
2007	105	8.0	13.1	32.4
2008	118	8.2	14.4	31.4
2009	135	7.7	15.0	25.9
2010	128	8.3	15.3	22.7
2011	133	n/a	n/a	30.8
2012	131	9.9	13.2	n/a
2013	114	8.8	12.9	30.7
2014	114	7.0	16.2	32.5
2015	119	7.0	17.0	30.3
2016	123	7.0	17.5	26
2017	130	7.7	16.8	26.2
2018	116	7.0	16.5	23.3
2019	110	8.3	13.1	22.7
2020	112	n/a	n/a	23.2
2021	115	8.3	13.7	22.6
2022	113	8.3	13.4	31.9
2023	112	8.4	13.3	22.3
2024	115	8.4	13.6	31.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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