Is Tahoe Valley Elementary a good school?

Tahoe Valley Elementary ranks 3369 th of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Tahoe Valley Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 402 students attended Tahoe Valley Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Tahoe Valley Elementary?

Students at Tahoe Valley Elementary are 46% Hispanic, 42% White, 7% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Tahoe Valley Elementary attend?

Students who attend Tahoe Valley Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : South Tahoe Middle High : South Tahoe High

Tahoe Valley Elementary

Summary:

Tahoe Valley Elementary is a public elementary school in South Lake Tahoe, California, serving 414 students in grades K-5. The school faces several challenges, including high chronic absenteeism, low academic performance, and a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

Tahoe Valley Elementary has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism rates, rising from 10.9% in 2018-2019 to 48.0% in 2021-2022, which is notably higher than the nearby Meyers Elementary (21.2%) and Bijou Community (25.6%) schools. Academically, the school's performance, as measured by Smarter Balanced Assessments, is consistently lower than the Lake Tahoe Unified School District and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. In 2023-2024, only 38.26% of Tahoe Valley students were proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy, compared to 45.55% for the district and 47.04% for the state. In Mathematics, the school's proficiency rate was 26.8%, while the district and state rates were 33.94% and 35.54%, respectively.

Tahoe Valley Elementary has a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 56.76% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023, significantly higher than the nearby Tahoe Lake Elementary (23.29%) and Meyers Elementary (20.56%). The school's performance has declined over the years, from a ranking of 2,610 out of 5,390 California elementary schools and a 3-star rating in 2011-2012 to a ranking of 3,369 out of 5,862 schools and a 2-star rating in 2023-2024. However, Tahoe Valley Elementary outperforms the more remote Diamond Valley Elementary school, which has even lower academic proficiency rates and higher chronic absenteeism.

Detail:

Public K-5

943 Tahoe Island Dr.
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150-4200

(530) 543-2350

District: Lake Tahoe Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
3369^th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,384

Students who attend Tahoe Valley Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	South Tahoe Middle
High:	South Tahoe High

Student/teacher ratio: 21.1

Number of students: 402

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

45.8%

White:

42.3%

Two or more races:

6.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 64.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Tahoe Valley Elementary ranks worse than 57.5% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks last among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Lake Tahoe Unified School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.92. (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: Hispanic (45.8%), White (42.3%), two or more races (6.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 64.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Lake Tahoe Unified School District. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Tahoe Valley Elementary is 21.1, which is the 2^nd best among 4 elementary schools in the Lake Tahoe Unified School District. (See more...)

Compare Tahoe Valley Elementary employs 19 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Tahoe Valley Elementary is $10,384, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Lake Tahoe Unified School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Tahoe Valley Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Tahoe Valley Elementary 3369^th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Tahoe Valley Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Lake Tahoe Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Lake Tahoe Unified 776^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Tahoe Valley Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Tahoe Valley Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2004	37.19	2797^th	4809	41.8%
2005	54.50	1979^th	4822	59.0%
2006	37.63	2848^th	4818	40.9%
2007	34.72	3241^st	5113	36.6%
2008	35.59	3228^th	5113	36.9%
2009	50.01	2488^th	5193	52.1%
2010	37.09	3349^th	5314	37.0%
2011	41.11	3162^nd	5377	41.2%
2012	50.10	2610^th	5390	51.6%
2013	41.06	3248^th	5530	41.3%
2015	32.41	3514^th	5611	37.4%
2016	31.37	3661^st	5614	34.8%
2017	22.60	4464^th	5692	21.6%
2018	16.40	4974^th	5662	12.2%
2019	26.02	4270^th	5789	26.2%
2022	27.06	4141^st	5883	29.6%
2023	25.24	4344^th	5874	26.0%
2024	36.92	3369^th	5862	42.5%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Tahoe Valley Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	33.98	2207^th	3275	32.6%
2022	20.30	3188^th	3311	3.7%
2023	32.87	2333^rd	3250	28.2%
2024	58.54	781^st	3160	75.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Tahoe Valley Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	20.47	4450^th	5084	12.5%
2019	36.34	3398^th	5173	34.3%
2022	40.35	2977^th	5264	43.4%
2023	23.58	4413^th	5374	17.9%
2024	45.83	2690^th	5511	51.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Tahoe Valley Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	10.20	5222^nd	5413	3.5%
2019	18.56	4747^th	5492	13.6%
2022	23.60	4365^th	5635	22.5%
2023	25.35	4193^rd	5617	25.4%
2024	34.59	3443^rd	5605	38.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Tahoe Valley Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	25.55	4056^th	5431	25.3%
2019	35.79	3335^th	5510	39.5%
2022	33.74	3482^nd	5663	38.5%
2023	26.22	4132^nd	5650	26.9%
2024	40.54	3028^th	5636	46.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Tahoe Valley Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	26.59	3784^th	4830	21.7%
2019	25.62	3994^th	4963	19.5%
2022	18.55	4606^th	5084	9.4%
2023	22.93	4268^th	5098	16.3%
2024	41.81	2839^th	5102	44.4%

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Rank History for White students at Tahoe Valley Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	4.94	2674^th	2737	2.3%
2019	10.68	2605^th	2834	8.1%
2022	18.72	2303^rd	2726	15.5%
2023	12.35	2420^th	2662	9.1%
2024	19.27	2235^th	2647	15.6%

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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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by a teacher
Monday, May 11, 2020

Tahoe Valley Elementary has an emphasis in performing arts. This school has a first rate stage with lighting for performances, and a staff with expertise in music and drama. The school has a well-equipped science lab. The school is in always kept in top condition, due to snow load remodeling. The play area has new equipment and is surrounded by the natural beauty of Lake Tahoe's trees and mountains. Students are kept abreast in the latest in technology. Each child has their own netbook to use at Tahoe Valley Elementary. Most importantly, Tahoe Valley has a dedicated and talented staff whose primary objective is the success of their students. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Tahoe Valley Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	588	1	5	18	1	n/a	n/a	0	613
1989	541	0	7	29	2	n/a	n/a	0	579
1990	530	2	6	48	6	n/a	n/a	0	592
1991	515	11	18	64	14	n/a	n/a	0	622
1992	524	19	24	49	9	n/a	n/a	0	625
1993	518	19	25	67	8	n/a	n/a	0	637
1994	507	17	21	83	5	n/a	n/a	0	633
1995	507	11	16	93	12	n/a	n/a	0	639
1996	507	11	16	93	12	n/a	n/a	0	639
1997	483	12	12	108	8	n/a	n/a	0	623
1998	466	10	21	104	14	n/a	n/a	0	615
1999	430	6	22	108	9	n/a	n/a	0	575
2000	412	3	30	117	8	n/a	n/a	0	570
2001	396	2	31	112	5	n/a	n/a	8	554
2002	297	1	18	90	4	n/a	n/a	62	472
2003	297	1	18	90	4	n/a	n/a	62	472
2004	317	2	14	104	3	n/a	n/a	37	477
2005	513	10	22	154	9	n/a	n/a	21	729
2006	340	13	29	139	7	n/a	n/a	11	539
2007	278	10	26	123	5	n/a	n/a	9	451
2008	249	6	19	127	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	401
2009	239	5	19	137	2	2	18	0	422
2010	246	6	21	165	0	3	4	0	445
2011	241	1	21	167	1	3	12	0	446
2012	245	4	21	169	2	2	15	0	458
2013	230	1	19	167	4	1	12	0	434
2014	213	4	14	172	6	2	22	0	433
2015	232	10	17	190	6	2	17	0	474
2016	234	10	13	188	5	1	25	0	476
2017	212	9	17	164	6	2	23	0	433
2018	206	16	17	162	6	2	21	0	430
2019	190	7	18	156	4	2	24	0	401
2020	185	4	21	187	2	1	27	0	427
2021	142	2	20	155	1	1	25	0	346
2022	170	2	17	188	1	1	23	0	402
2023	183	0	18	182	2	1	28	0	414
2024	170	0	16	184	4	1	27	0	402

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 Tahoe Valley Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	613	24.0	25.5	n/a
1989	579	21.0	27.5	n/a
1990	592	25.0	23.6	n/a
1991	622	26.0	23.9	n/a
1992	625	26.4	23.6	33.6
1993	637	25.0	25.5	29.8
1994	633	25.0	25.3	38.9
1995	639	24.0	26.6	46
1996	639	24.0	26.6	46
1997	623	28.5	21.9	49
1998	615	28.0	22.0	50.7
1999	575	28.0	20.5	50.4
2000	570	28.0	20.4	50.4
2001	554	27.0	20.5	48.2
2002	472	23.0	20.5	54.6
2003	472	23.0	20.5	54.6
2004	477	22.1	21.6	58.2
2005	729	26.0	28.0	42.8
2006	539	23.0	23.4	53.8
2007	451	23.0	19.6	66.7
2008	401	25.0	16.0	63.3
2009	422	24.0	16.9	67.1
2010	445	24.0	18.5	75.7
2011	446	n/a	n/a	76.5
2012	458	23.8	19.2	74.7
2013	434	23.0	18.8	78.6
2014	433	19.1	22.6	79.4
2015	474	22.0	21.5	76.4
2016	476	25.0	19.0	68.7
2017	433	25.0	17.3	73.4
2018	430	23.1	18.5	77.2
2019	401	21.0	19.0	71.6
2020	427	n/a	n/a	71.2
2021	346	19.0	18.2	64.5
2022	402	18.0	22.3	56
2023	414	20.0	20.7	56.8
2024	402	19.0	21.1	64.4

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 Tahoe Valley Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	613	24.0	25.5	n/a
1989	579	21.0	27.5	n/a
1990	592	25.0	23.6	n/a
1991	622	26.0	23.9	n/a
1992	625	26.4	23.6	33.6
1993	637	25.0	25.5	29.8
1994	633	25.0	25.3	38.9
1995	639	24.0	26.6	46
1996	639	24.0	26.6	46
1997	623	28.5	21.9	49
1998	615	28.0	22.0	50.7
1999	575	28.0	20.5	50.4
2000	570	28.0	20.4	50.4
2001	554	27.0	20.5	48.2
2002	472	23.0	20.5	54.6
2003	472	23.0	20.5	54.6
2004	477	22.1	21.6	58.2
2005	729	26.0	28.0	42.8
2006	539	23.0	23.4	53.8
2007	451	23.0	19.6	66.7
2008	401	25.0	16.0	63.3
2009	422	24.0	16.9	67.1
2010	445	24.0	18.5	75.7
2011	446	n/a	n/a	76.5
2012	458	23.8	19.2	74.7
2013	434	23.0	18.8	78.6
2014	433	19.1	22.6	79.4
2015	474	22.0	21.5	76.4
2016	476	25.0	19.0	68.7
2017	433	25.0	17.3	73.4
2018	430	23.1	18.5	77.2
2019	401	21.0	19.0	71.6
2020	427	n/a	n/a	71.2
2021	346	19.0	18.2	64.5
2022	402	18.0	22.3	56
2023	414	20.0	20.7	56.8
2024	402	19.0	21.1	64.4

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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