Is Burton Valley Elementary a good school?

Yes! Burton Valley Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 111 th of 5862 California elementary schools.

How many students attend Burton Valley Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 680 students attended Burton Valley Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Burton Valley Elementary?

Students at Burton Valley Elementary are 50% White, 26% Two or more races, 14% Asian, 10% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of Burton Valley Elementary attend?

Students who attend Burton Valley Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : M. H. Stanley Middle High : Campolindo High

Burton Valley Elementary

Summary:

Burton Valley Elementary is a highly-regarded public elementary school in Lafayette, California, serving 684 students in grades K-5 and part of the Lafayette Elementary School District, which is ranked 23 out of 1,568 districts in the state.

Burton Valley Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in California, with exceptional academic performance. In the 2023-2024 school year, 84.05% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the district average of 81.97% and the state average of 47.04%. In mathematics, 85.75% of students were proficient or better, significantly higher than the district average of 78.29% and the state average of 35.54%. The school's science performance is also noteworthy, with 73.98% of students proficient or better, compared to the district average of 65.22% and the state average of 30.7%. Burton Valley's diverse student population, including a significant representation of Hispanic and Asian students, also demonstrates impressive academic achievement, outperforming their peers statewide.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Los Perales Elementary and Springhill Elementary within the Lafayette Elementary School District, as well as schools in neighboring districts like Moraga Elementary and Walnut Creek Elementary, Burton Valley consistently demonstrates higher academic achievement across all subject areas. This exceptional performance is a testament to the school's effective instructional practices and strong community support, despite serving a relatively affluent area with a low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.

Detail:

Public K-5

561 Merriewood Dr.
Lafayette, CA 94549-5507

(925) 927-3550

District: Lafayette Elementary

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,258

Students who attend Burton Valley Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	M. H. Stanley Middle
High:	Campolindo High

Student/teacher ratio: 23.8

Number of students: 680

Racial breakdown:

White:

50.1%

Two or more races:

26.0%

Asian:

14.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 2.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Burton Valley Elementary ranks better than 98.1% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 2^nd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Lafayette Elementary School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 97.61. (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 Burton Valley Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Lafayette Elementary School District. Student population at Burton Valley Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (50.1%), two or more races (26%), Asian (14%). (See more...)

Compare Details 2.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Lafayette Elementary School District. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Burton Valley Elementary is 23.8. 2 elementary schools in the Lafayette Elementary School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Burton Valley Elementary employs 28.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Burton Valley Elementary is $12,258, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Lafayette Elementary School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Burton Valley Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Burton Valley Elementary 111^th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Burton Valley Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Lafayette Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Lafayette Elementary 23^rd of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Burton Valley Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Burton Valley Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2004	95.68	201^st	4809	95.8%
2005	95.32	197^th	4822	95.9%
2006	97.21	94^th	4818	98.0%
2007	97.25	89^th	5113	98.3%
2008	94.76	202^nd	5113	96.0%
2009	94.11	222^nd	5193	95.7%
2010	92.87	276^th	5314	94.8%
2011	91.62	346^th	5377	93.6%
2012	91.97	300^th	5390	94.4%
2013	87.86	591^st	5530	89.3%
2015	95.73	277^th	5611	95.1%
2016	95.55	275^th	5614	95.1%
2017	96.26	235^th	5692	95.9%
2018	95.37	256^th	5662	95.5%
2019	97.44	117^th	5789	98.0%
2021	96.41	61^st	1417	95.7%
2022	97.53	149^th	5883	97.5%
2023	98.73	39^th	5874	99.3%
2024	97.61	111^th	5862	98.1%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Burton Valley Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	66.09	165^th	445	62.9%
2022	76.02	135^th	610	77.9%
2023	79.64	116^th	669	82.7%
2024	74.28	173^rd	669	74.1%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Burton Valley Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	98.44	49^th	2420	98.0%
2024	97.00	65^th	2634	97.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Burton Valley Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	93.95	286^th	5413	94.7%
2019	97.09	85^th	5492	98.5%
2021	96.10	51^st	1267	96.0%
2022	97.03	144^th	5635	97.4%
2023	98.33	37^th	5617	99.3%
2024	96.03	186^th	5605	96.7%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Burton Valley Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	95.47	80^th	2128	96.2%
2019	99.47	19^th	2585	99.3%
2021	90.17	18^th	293	93.9%
2022	97.38	61^st	2227	97.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Burton Valley Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	95.14	240^th	5431	95.6%
2019	96.56	149^th	5510	97.3%
2021	95.39	68^th	1272	94.7%
2022	97.06	145^th	5663	97.4%
2023	98.37	43^rd	5650	99.2%
2024	97.86	68^th	5636	98.8%

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Rank History for Asian students at Burton Valley Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	86.04	18^th	1071	98.3%
2019	85.73	24^th	1149	97.9%
2022	67.83	437^th	1154	62.1%
2023	82.66	94^th	1190	92.1%
2024	74.36	315^th	1203	73.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Burton Valley Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	99.53	14^th	4830	99.7%
2019	99.39	19^th	4963	99.6%
2022	98.42	59^th	5084	98.8%
2023	99.57	11^th	5098	99.8%
2024	99.27	20^th	5102	99.6%

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Rank History for White students at Burton Valley Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	81.00	420^th	2737	84.7%
2019	89.11	120^th	2834	95.8%
2022	89.56	128^th	2726	95.3%
2023	93.59	20^th	2662	99.2%
2024	91.01	68^th	2647	97.4%

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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 Burton Valley Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	651	2	30	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	694
1989	689	3	44	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	739
1990	740	4	41	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	793
1991	747	6	51	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	812
1992	774	8	63	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	852
1993	748	7	64	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	832
1994	659	7	58	20	0	n/a	n/a	0	744
1995	732	6	59	15	0	n/a	n/a	0	812
1996	732	6	59	15	0	n/a	n/a	0	812
1997	757	10	61	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	833
1998	809	6	55	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	879
1999	791	4	51	11	2	n/a	n/a	5	864
2000	762	4	49	13	1	n/a	n/a	17	846
2001	733	4	58	23	0	n/a	n/a	29	847
2002	641	2	51	14	1	n/a	n/a	65	774
2003	641	2	51	14	1	n/a	n/a	65	774
2004	605	3	32	12	1	n/a	n/a	106	759
2005	604	0	40	15	1	n/a	n/a	93	753
2006	602	0	36	13	1	n/a	n/a	92	744
2007	585	0	35	12	1	n/a	n/a	66	699
2008	584	n/a	42	9	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	635
2009	576	3	54	15	0	0	50	0	698
2010	589	5	78	22	0	0	10	0	704
2011	574	5	67	28	0	1	17	0	692
2012	568	6	74	47	0	2	18	0	715
2013	587	7	78	59	0	1	22	0	754
2014	578	4	77	63	0	1	24	0	747
2015	598	6	67	68	0	1	31	0	771
2016	596	4	85	71	1	1	40	0	798
2017	599	3	88	71	0	1	48	0	810
2018	573	3	83	73	0	0	75	0	807
2019	525	2	91	69	0	0	111	0	798
2020	434	2	86	65	0	0	153	0	740
2021	417	1	89	70	0	0	115	0	692
2022	333	0	77	74	0	0	159	0	643
2023	318	0	85	81	0	0	200	0	684
2024	341	1	95	66	0	0	177	0	680

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 Burton Valley Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	694	33.0	21.0	n/a
1989	739	34.6	21.3	n/a
1990	793	38.0	20.8	n/a
1991	812	40.0	20.3	n/a
1992	852	40.6	20.9	n/a
1993	832	40.0	20.8	0.1
1994	744	37.0	20.1	0
1995	812	38.0	21.4	0.6
1996	812	38.0	21.4	0.6
1997	833	40.0	20.8	0
1998	879	46.0	19.1	0
1999	864	43.1	20.0	0
2000	846	46.3	18.3	0
2001	847	47.2	17.9	0
2002	774	43.4	17.8	0
2003	774	43.4	17.8	0
2004	759	45.6	16.6	0.5
2005	753	43.0	17.5	0.9
2006	744	43.0	17.3	0.5
2007	699	40.0	17.5	1.1
2008	635	42.7	14.9	1.9
2009	698	39.4	16.9	0.9
2010	704	39.5	17.8	1.1
2011	692	n/a	n/a	1.2
2012	715	33.9	21.0	0.8
2013	754	33.8	22.3	1.7
2014	747	30.0	24.9	1.7
2015	771	32.0	24.0	1.6
2016	798	34.0	23.4	1.4
2017	810	34.0	23.8	1.6
2018	807	33.5	24.0	2.1
2019	798	32.5	24.5	1
2020	740	n/a	n/a	0.7
2021	692	31.0	22.3	1.4
2022	643	27.5	23.3	2.2
2023	684	28.5	24.0	2.3
2024	680	28.5	23.8	2.1

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 Burton Valley Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	694	33.0	21.0	n/a
1989	739	34.6	21.3	n/a
1990	793	38.0	20.8	n/a
1991	812	40.0	20.3	n/a
1992	852	40.6	20.9	n/a
1993	832	40.0	20.8	0.1
1994	744	37.0	20.1	0
1995	812	38.0	21.4	0.6
1996	812	38.0	21.4	0.6
1997	833	40.0	20.8	0
1998	879	46.0	19.1	0
1999	864	43.1	20.0	0
2000	846	46.3	18.3	0
2001	847	47.2	17.9	0
2002	774	43.4	17.8	0
2003	774	43.4	17.8	0
2004	759	45.6	16.6	0.5
2005	753	43.0	17.5	0.9
2006	744	43.0	17.3	0.5
2007	699	40.0	17.5	1.1
2008	635	42.7	14.9	1.9
2009	698	39.4	16.9	0.9
2010	704	39.5	17.8	1.1
2011	692	n/a	n/a	1.2
2012	715	33.9	21.0	0.8
2013	754	33.8	22.3	1.7
2014	747	30.0	24.9	1.7
2015	771	32.0	24.0	1.6
2016	798	34.0	23.4	1.4
2017	810	34.0	23.8	1.6
2018	807	33.5	24.0	2.1
2019	798	32.5	24.5	1
2020	740	n/a	n/a	0.7
2021	692	31.0	22.3	1.4
2022	643	27.5	23.3	2.2
2023	684	28.5	24.0	2.3
2024	680	28.5	23.8	2.1

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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