Is Alta Heights Elementary a good school?

Alta Heights Elementary ranks 2526 th of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Alta Heights Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 298 students attended Alta Heights Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Alta Heights Elementary?

Students at Alta Heights Elementary are 48% White, 45% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 1% African American.

What schools do graduates of Alta Heights Elementary attend?

Students who attend Alta Heights Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Silverado Middle High : Vintage High

Alta Heights Elementary

Summary:

Alta Heights Elementary is a public elementary school in Napa, California, serving 308 students in grades K-5. It is part of the Napa Valley Unified School District, which has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Alta Heights Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state in academic assessments, with 57.5% of 5th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 46.33% for the district and 47.37% for the state. However, the school faces challenges, including achievement gaps between student groups and a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 5.2% in 2020-2021 to 27.4% in 2022-2023. Nearby Pueblo Vista Elementary outperforms Alta Heights in academics and has a lower chronic absenteeism rate, while Napa Valley Language Academy has a higher percentage of low-income students but similar academic performance.

The high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients at Alta Heights (52.27%) suggests a relatively low-income student population, which may contribute to the academic challenges faced by the school. Addressing the achievement gaps and chronic absenteeism issues could help improve the overall performance and provide more equitable educational outcomes for all students at Alta Heights Elementary.

Detail:

Public K-5

15 Montecito Blvd.
Napa, CA 94559-2122

(707) 253-3671

District: Napa Valley Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
2526^th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $6,339

Students who attend Alta Heights Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Silverado Middle
High:	Vintage High

Student/teacher ratio: 24.8

Number of students: 298

Racial breakdown:

White:

48.0%

Hispanic:

44.6%

Two or more races:

4.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 56%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Alta Heights Elementary ranks better than 56.9% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 7^th among 16 ranked elementary schools in the Napa Valley Unified School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.52. (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 (48%), Hispanic (44.6%), two or more races (4.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 56% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Alta Heights Elementary is 24.8, which is the 8^th best among 16 elementary schools in the Napa Valley Unified School District. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Alta Heights Elementary is $6,339. 8 elementary schools in the Napa Valley Unified School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Alta Heights Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Alta Heights Elementary 2526^th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Alta Heights Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Napa Valley Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Napa Valley Unified 882^nd of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Alta Heights Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Alta Heights Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2004	65.43	1468^th	4809	69.5%
2005	72.48	1227^th	4822	74.6%
2006	70.92	1294^th	4818	73.1%
2007	73.86	1208^th	5113	76.4%
2008	72.38	1311^th	5113	74.4%
2009	75.48	1185^th	5193	77.2%
2010	65.55	1693^rd	5314	68.1%
2011	46.71	2791^st	5377	48.1%
2012	37.86	3401^st	5390	36.9%
2013	43.46	3105^th	5530	43.9%
2015	65.46	1691^st	5611	69.9%
2016	55.15	2226^th	5614	60.3%
2017	58.83	2077^th	5692	63.5%
2018	60.96	2001^st	5662	64.7%
2019	60.80	2021^st	5789	65.1%
2022	54.55	2322^nd	5883	60.5%
2023	52.49	2410^th	5874	59.0%
2024	50.52	2526^th	5862	56.9%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Alta Heights Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	43.29	1590^th	3311	52.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Alta Heights Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	43.67	2775^th	5084	45.4%
2019	36.73	3373^rd	5173	34.8%
2022	55.56	1943^rd	5264	63.1%
2023	48.76	2449^th	5374	54.4%
2024	48.05	2525^th	5511	54.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Alta Heights Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	48.61	2561^st	5413	52.7%
2019	49.88	2501^st	5492	54.5%
2022	51.00	2368^th	5635	58.0%
2023	68.35	1579^th	5617	71.9%
2024	54.15	2210^th	5605	60.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Alta Heights Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	69.87	1488^th	5431	72.6%
2019	66.91	1644^th	5510	70.2%
2022	55.94	2152^nd	5663	62.0%
2023	35.69	3363^rd	5650	40.5%
2024	45.76	2706^th	5636	52.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Alta Heights Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	37.78	3015^th	4830	37.6%
2019	38.71	3044^th	4963	38.7%
2022	40.02	2901^st	5084	42.9%
2023	41.15	2822^nd	5098	44.6%
2024	47.56	2430^th	5102	52.4%

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Rank History for White students at Alta Heights Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	56.10	1326^th	2737	51.6%
2019	54.32	1408^th	2834	50.3%
2022	44.52	1621^st	2726	40.5%
2023	40.77	1700^th	2662	36.1%
2024	41.46	1666^th	2647	37.1%

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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

Review counts

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Reviews:

by a parent
Friday, August 26, 2011

My son not only made excellent friends at Alta Hieghts, but he received one of the best educations possible. He is now in Middle School and has been placed in all Honors/Advanced classes, and I am certain it had to do with the quality of education he recieved at Alta Hieghts. The community at Alta Heights is also one of the better ones in Napa, as parents, staff, and faculty alike all work hard to give the children the best experience possible. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Alta Heights Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	447	0	2	50	5	n/a	n/a	0	504
1989	467	2	8	43	8	n/a	n/a	0	528
1990	494	2	7	39	4	n/a	n/a	0	546
1991	519	3	5	32	6	n/a	n/a	0	565
1992	492	4	6	34	14	n/a	n/a	0	550
1993	499	2	5	33	12	n/a	n/a	0	551
1994	502	3	5	43	7	n/a	n/a	0	560
1995	487	3	9	39	7	n/a	n/a	0	545
1996	487	3	9	39	7	n/a	n/a	0	545
1997	480	3	5	40	9	n/a	n/a	0	537
1998	485	15	5	40	7	n/a	n/a	0	552
1999	483	3	6	51	10	n/a	n/a	0	553
2000	451	5	7	72	9	n/a	n/a	0	544
2001	410	1	7	71	15	n/a	n/a	0	504
2002	371	1	10	110	21	n/a	n/a	0	513
2003	371	1	10	110	21	n/a	n/a	0	513
2004	299	0	6	72	12	n/a	n/a	44	433
2005	280	1	8	75	4	n/a	n/a	51	419
2006	263	0	8	64	4	n/a	n/a	51	390
2007	254	0	8	70	4	n/a	n/a	44	380
2008	236	n/a	4	74	3	n/a	n/a	0	317
2009	224	0	4	80	3	0	56	0	367
2010	216	1	4	107	2	0	28	0	358
2011	207	1	4	102	0	0	25	0	339
2012	204	0	8	125	2	1	26	0	366
2013	203	0	5	138	2	1	27	0	376
2014	202	0	6	140	1	0	23	0	372
2015	198	1	4	145	1	0	22	0	371
2016	202	1	8	152	1	0	20	0	384
2017	187	1	3	148	1	0	24	0	364
2018	160	1	4	144	0	0	21	0	330
2019	151	2	3	124	0	0	15	0	295
2020	142	1	4	124	0	1	15	0	287
2021	166	1	3	153	1	1	14	0	339
2022	136	3	3	125	1	0	10	0	278
2023	147	3	5	141	1	0	11	0	308
2024	143	3	6	133	0	0	13	0	298

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 Alta Heights Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	504	19.2	26.2	n/a
1989	528	20.0	26.4	n/a
1990	546	22.2	24.5	n/a
1991	565	24.2	23.3	n/a
1992	550	24.6	22.3	17.3
1993	551	23.0	24.0	20.9
1994	560	24.8	22.6	21.8
1995	545	22.6	24.1	22.2
1996	545	22.6	24.1	22.2
1997	537	22.2	24.2	20.5
1998	552	24.4	22.6	20.5
1999	553	25.8	21.4	21.2
2000	544	25.8	21.1	21
2001	504	25.0	20.2	18.7
2002	513	25.4	20.2	22.4
2003	513	25.4	20.2	22.4
2004	433	19.0	22.8	26.7
2005	419	20.0	21.0	32.6
2006	390	19.0	20.5	30.7
2007	380	18.0	21.1	26.8
2008	317	19.7	16.1	24.6
2009	367	19.2	17.3	25.9
2010	358	15.2	23.5	32.4
2011	339	n/a	n/a	33
2012	366	15.4	23.7	n/a
2013	376	15.0	25.0	40.4
2014	372	13.6	27.2	44.4
2015	371	15.0	24.7	45.3
2016	384	15.0	25.6	49.2
2017	364	15.4	23.6	46.7
2018	330	13.9	23.7	50
2019	295	12.4	23.7	44.1
2020	287	n/a	n/a	43.9
2021	339	14.0	24.2	44.8
2022	278	12.2	22.7	48.2
2023	308	12.0	25.6	52.3
2024	298	12.0	24.8	56

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 Alta Heights Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	504	19.2	26.2	n/a
1989	528	20.0	26.4	n/a
1990	546	22.2	24.5	n/a
1991	565	24.2	23.3	n/a
1992	550	24.6	22.3	17.3
1993	551	23.0	24.0	20.9
1994	560	24.8	22.6	21.8
1995	545	22.6	24.1	22.2
1996	545	22.6	24.1	22.2
1997	537	22.2	24.2	20.5
1998	552	24.4	22.6	20.5
1999	553	25.8	21.4	21.2
2000	544	25.8	21.1	21
2001	504	25.0	20.2	18.7
2002	513	25.4	20.2	22.4
2003	513	25.4	20.2	22.4
2004	433	19.0	22.8	26.7
2005	419	20.0	21.0	32.6
2006	390	19.0	20.5	30.7
2007	380	18.0	21.1	26.8
2008	317	19.7	16.1	24.6
2009	367	19.2	17.3	25.9
2010	358	15.2	23.5	32.4
2011	339	n/a	n/a	33
2012	366	15.4	23.7	n/a
2013	376	15.0	25.0	40.4
2014	372	13.6	27.2	44.4
2015	371	15.0	24.7	45.3
2016	384	15.0	25.6	49.2
2017	364	15.4	23.6	46.7
2018	330	13.9	23.7	50
2019	295	12.4	23.7	44.1
2020	287	n/a	n/a	43.9
2021	339	14.0	24.2	44.8
2022	278	12.2	22.7	48.2
2023	308	12.0	25.6	52.3
2024	298	12.0	24.8	56

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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