Is Jensen Ranch Elementary a good school?

Yes. Jensen Ranch Elementary ranks in the top 5.4% of California elementary schools.

How many students attend Jensen Ranch Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 381 students attended Jensen Ranch Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Jensen Ranch Elementary?

Students at Jensen Ranch Elementary are 60% Asian, 17% White, 12% Two or more races, 10% Hispanic, 2% African American.

What schools do graduates of Jensen Ranch Elementary attend?

Students who attend Jensen Ranch Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Canyon Middle Middle : Creekside Middle High : Castro Valley High

Jensen Ranch Elementary

Summary:

Jensen Ranch Elementary is a public elementary school in Castro Valley, California, serving 382 students in grades K-5. As part of the Castro Valley Unified School District, Jensen Ranch consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, with exceptional academic performance and a focus on equity for all students.

Jensen Ranch Elementary's students significantly outperform their peers in the district and state on standardized tests, with 80.77% proficient or better in English Language Arts and 62.9% proficient or better in Science. The school's 3rd grade ELA performance is particularly impressive, with 93.65% of students meeting or exceeding standards, compared to 67.98% for the district and 42.8% for the state. Jensen Ranch also demonstrates strong performance across different student subgroups, including female students, Asian students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

While Jensen Ranch Elementary's academic excellence is noteworthy, nearby schools within the Castro Valley Unified district, such as Chabot Elementary and Proctor Elementary, also demonstrate strong performance, suggesting a district-wide commitment to providing high-quality education. However, Jensen Ranch's relatively low rates of chronic absenteeism and free/reduced-price lunch participation may indicate that it serves a more affluent student population, which could present challenges in ensuring equitable access and support for all students.

Detail:

Public K-5

20001 Carson Ln.
Castro Valley, CA 94552-1001

(510) 537-6365

District: Castro Valley Unified

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $5,644

Students who attend Jensen Ranch Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Canyon Middle
	Creekside Middle
High:	Castro Valley High

Student/teacher ratio: 25.4

Number of students: 381

Racial breakdown:

Asian:

59.6%

White:

16.5%

Two or more races:

12.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 21%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Jensen Ranch Elementary ranks better than 94.6% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 2^nd among 9 ranked elementary schools in the Castro Valley Unified School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.38. (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 Student population at Jensen Ranch Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Asian (59.6%), White (16.5%), two or more races (12.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 21% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Castro Valley Unified School District. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jensen Ranch Elementary is 25.4, which is the highest among 9 elementary schools in the Castro Valley Unified School District! (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jensen Ranch Elementary is $5,644, which is the 2^nd highest among 9 elementary schools in the Castro Valley Unified School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Jensen Ranch Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Jensen Ranch Elementary 314^th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Jensen Ranch Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Female students:

Male students:

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White students:

Castro Valley Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Castro Valley Unified 214^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Jensen Ranch Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Jensen Ranch Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2004	98.19	71^st	4809	98.5%
2005	98.16	39^th	4822	99.2%
2006	96.48	136^th	4818	97.2%
2007	97.91	57^th	5113	98.9%
2008	98.49	13^th	5113	99.7%
2009	98.45	4^th	5193	99.9%
2010	97.28	21^st	5314	99.6%
2011	96.26	52^nd	5377	99.0%
2012	95.26	74^th	5390	98.6%
2013	96.34	42^nd	5530	99.2%
2015	97.22	168^th	5611	97.0%
2016	97.57	96^th	5614	98.3%
2017	97.51	137^th	5692	97.6%
2018	97.40	116^th	5662	98.0%
2019	95.91	230^th	5789	96.0%
2021	96.63	58^th	1417	95.9%
2022	98.35	67^th	5883	98.9%
2023	96.20	253^rd	5874	95.7%
2024	95.38	314^th	5862	94.6%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Jensen Ranch Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	66.24	129^th	339	61.9%
2019	56.87	219^th	445	50.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Jensen Ranch Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	98.63	57^th	5374	98.9%
2024	93.11	320^th	5511	94.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Jensen Ranch Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	96.73	101^st	5413	98.1%
2019	93.64	307^th	5492	94.4%
2021	94.11	83^rd	1267	93.4%
2022	98.73	18^th	5635	99.7%
2023	96.18	193^rd	5617	96.6%
2024	95.31	265^th	5605	95.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Jensen Ranch Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	96.90	124^th	5431	97.7%
2019	96.26	162^nd	5510	97.1%
2021	97.15	41^st	1272	96.8%
2022	96.82	171^st	5663	97.0%
2023	94.54	338^th	5650	94.0%
2024	92.47	453^rd	5636	92.0%

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Rank History for Asian students at Jensen Ranch Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	84.67	34^th	1071	96.8%
2019	73.60	290^th	1149	74.8%
2022	82.28	95^th	1154	91.8%
2023	77.17	219^th	1190	81.6%
2024	76.94	245^th	1203	79.6%

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Rank History for White students at Jensen Ranch Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	87.84	159^th	2737	94.2%
2019	86.81	193^rd	2834	93.2%
2022	87.69	184^th	2726	93.3%
2023	74.38	640^th	2662	76.0%
2024	54.76	1274^th	2647	51.9%

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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 student
Sunday, March 20, 2011

Its a great school and teaches you social skills,physical skills, and mental skills. I love the teachers!! Close Quote

Enrollment information for Jensen Ranch Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1995	110	10	143	16	3	n/a	n/a	0	282
1996	110	10	143	16	3	n/a	n/a	0	282
1997	127	10	130	19	2	n/a	n/a	0	288
1998	118	8	139	27	4	n/a	n/a	0	296
1999	126	7	165	14	2	n/a	n/a	0	314
2000	120	8	204	15	1	n/a	n/a	0	348
2001	116	6	210	21	1	n/a	n/a	0	354
2002	144	5	193	16	3	n/a	n/a	3	364
2003	144	5	193	16	3	n/a	n/a	3	364
2004	103	6	239	18	0	n/a	n/a	1	367
2005	99	7	235	18	0	n/a	n/a	5	364
2006	94	16	244	23	0	n/a	n/a	5	382
2007	97	14	242	22	0	n/a	n/a	5	380
2008	82	15	252	26	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	375
2009	76	14	247	32	0	1	8	0	378
2010	81	16	233	31	0	1	16	0	378
2011	91	23	251	31	0	4	21	0	421
2012	88	18	248	29	0	1	30	0	414
2013	77	16	251	26	1	1	39	0	411
2014	93	19	248	35	2	0	52	0	449
2015	100	21	239	37	1	0	53	0	451
2016	102	22	216	38	1	0	60	0	439
2017	96	16	222	44	0	0	47	0	425
2018	99	12	216	44	0	0	49	0	420
2019	102	11	218	47	0	0	46	0	424
2020	83	12	218	41	2	0	41	0	397
2021	79	7	236	36	0	0	45	0	403
2022	62	7	208	42	0	0	49	0	368
2023	73	8	216	38	0	0	47	0	382
2024	63	7	227	38	0	0	46	0	381

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 Jensen Ranch Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	282	10.0	28.2	4.6
1996	282	10.0	28.2	4.6
1997	288	14.0	20.6	2.8
1998	296	14.5	20.4	2.7
1999	314	15.5	21.4	3.2
2000	348	17.6	19.8	2.9
2001	354	16.7	21.2	3.1
2002	364	17.9	20.3	2.8
2003	364	17.9	20.3	2.8
2004	367	17.8	20.6	2.7
2005	364	18.4	19.8	4.2
2006	382	17.6	21.7	4.8
2007	380	18.6	20.4	3.2
2008	375	19.6	19.1	4
2009	378	18.6	19.3	4.2
2010	378	20.0	18.8	3.4
2011	421	n/a	n/a	13.1
2012	414	18.4	22.4	n/a
2013	411	17.4	23.5	3.2
2014	449	17.0	26.4	2.7
2015	451	17.0	26.5	3.8
2016	439	17.0	25.8	5.2
2017	425	15.6	27.2	6.4
2018	420	15.0	28.0	9
2019	424	15.0	28.2	11.1
2020	397	n/a	n/a	10.8
2021	403	17.1	23.4	9.9
2022	368	14.6	25.2	8.7
2023	382	15.0	25.4	17.3
2024	381	15.0	25.4	21

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 Jensen Ranch Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	282	10.0	28.2	4.6
1996	282	10.0	28.2	4.6
1997	288	14.0	20.6	2.8
1998	296	14.5	20.4	2.7
1999	314	15.5	21.4	3.2
2000	348	17.6	19.8	2.9
2001	354	16.7	21.2	3.1
2002	364	17.9	20.3	2.8
2003	364	17.9	20.3	2.8
2004	367	17.8	20.6	2.7
2005	364	18.4	19.8	4.2
2006	382	17.6	21.7	4.8
2007	380	18.6	20.4	3.2
2008	375	19.6	19.1	4
2009	378	18.6	19.3	4.2
2010	378	20.0	18.8	3.4
2011	421	n/a	n/a	13.1
2012	414	18.4	22.4	n/a
2013	411	17.4	23.5	3.2
2014	449	17.0	26.4	2.7
2015	451	17.0	26.5	3.8
2016	439	17.0	25.8	5.2
2017	425	15.6	27.2	6.4
2018	420	15.0	28.0	9
2019	424	15.0	28.2	11.1
2020	397	n/a	n/a	10.8
2021	403	17.1	23.4	9.9
2022	368	14.6	25.2	8.7
2023	382	15.0	25.4	17.3
2024	381	15.0	25.4	21

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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