Serving 407 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Covington Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 89% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 407 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 90% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 89% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Covington Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Covington Elementary School's student population of 407 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
407 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Covington Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Covington Elementary School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#38 out of 9602 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
89%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
51%
12%
Hispanic
7%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
29%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Covington Elementary School's ranking?
Covington Elementary School is ranked #38 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in California.
What schools are Covington Elementary School often compared to?
Covington Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oak Avenue Elementary School, Loyola Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Covington Elementary School?
407 students attend Covington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Covington Elementary School students are Asian, 29% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Covington Elementary School?
Covington Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Covington Elementary School offer ?
Covington Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Covington Elementary School part of?
Covington Elementary School is part of Los Altos Elementary School District.
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