Is Covington Elementary a good school?

Yes! Covington Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 5 th of 5862 California elementary schools.

How many students attend Covington Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 407 students attended Covington Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Covington Elementary?

Students at Covington Elementary are 51% Asian, 29% White, 12% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of Covington Elementary attend?

Students who attend Covington Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Georgina P. Blach Junior High High : Los Altos High

Covington Elementary

Summary:

Covington Elementary is a public elementary school located in Los Altos, California, serving 441 students in grades K-6. It is part of the Los Altos Elementary School District, which is ranked 17th out of 1,568 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Covington Elementary consistently ranks among the top 5-15 elementary schools in California, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school had exceptional proficiency rates, with 94.63% of students scoring proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy and 93.83% in Mathematics, significantly outperforming the state averages. Covington's performance in Science (CAST) was also impressive, with 90.57% of students scoring proficient or better, compared to the state average of 30.7%. The school's diverse student population includes 32% Asian and 41% White students, and it maintains low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 1.4% to 8.2% over the past few years, significantly lower than the state average.

Covington Elementary's academic performance is significantly higher than the nearby Santa Rita Elementary and Springer Elementary within the Los Altos Elementary School District, as well as schools in the neighboring Mountain View Whisman School District. Covington's proficiency rates in English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics are around 20-25 percentage points higher than the nearby schools, and its chronic absenteeism rates are much lower. The school's exceptional performance extends to specific student groups, with Covington ranking among the top schools in California for both female and male students, as well as for Asian and White student subgroups.

Detail:

Public K-6

205 Covington Rd.
Los Altos, CA 94024-4030

(650) 947-1100

District: Los Altos Elementary

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,697

Students who attend Covington Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Georgina P. Blach Junior High
High:	Los Altos High

Student/teacher ratio: 18.8

Number of students: 407

Racial breakdown:

Asian:

51.1%

White:

29.0%

Two or more races:

11.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 4.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Covington Elementary ranks better than 99.9% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks first among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Los Altos Elementary School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 99.45. (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 Covington Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Los Altos Elementary School District. Racial makeup is: Asian (51.1%), White (29%), two or more races (11.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 4.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Covington Elementary is 18.8, which is the 3^rd best among 7 elementary schools in the Los Altos Elementary School District. (See more...)

Compare Covington Elementary employs 21.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Covington Elementary is $14,697. 4 elementary schools in the Los Altos Elementary School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Covington Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Covington Elementary 5^th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Covington Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

Asian students:

White students:

Los Altos Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Los Altos Elementary 17^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Covington Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Covington Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2004	99.02	17^th	4809	99.6%
2005	98.77	17^th	4822	99.6%
2006	98.21	43^rd	4818	99.1%
2007	98.29	39^th	5113	99.2%
2008	97.59	48^th	5113	99.1%
2009	96.24	91^st	5193	98.2%
2010	96.91	35^th	5314	99.3%
2011	96.87	24^th	5377	99.6%
2012	96.49	23^rd	5390	99.6%
2013	97.02	20^th	5530	99.6%
2015	99.07	14^th	5611	99.8%
2016	98.98	10^th	5614	99.8%
2017	98.98	21^st	5692	99.6%
2018	98.95	15^th	5662	99.7%
2019	98.91	15^th	5789	99.7%
2022	99.19	14^th	5883	99.8%
2023	99.19	11^th	5874	99.8%
2024	99.45	5^th	5862	99.9%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Covington Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	89.84	8^th	339	97.6%
2019	84.25	36^th	445	91.9%
2023	91.69	10^th	669	98.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Covington Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	98.36	18^th	5413	99.7%
2019	98.55	11^th	5492	99.8%
2022	97.62	90^th	5635	98.4%
2023	98.91	15^th	5617	99.7%
2024	99.07	6^th	5605	99.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Covington Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	98.89	13^th	5431	99.8%
2019	98.60	22^nd	5510	99.6%
2022	99.29	6^th	5663	99.9%
2023	98.87	18^th	5650	99.7%
2024	99.32	6^th	5636	99.9%

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Rank History for Asian students at Covington Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	84.70	32^nd	1071	97.0%
2019	87.28	14^th	1149	98.8%
2022	85.94	37^th	1154	96.8%
2023	88.16	13^th	1190	98.9%
2024	88.81	12^th	1203	99.0%

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Rank History for White students at Covington Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	94.36	13^th	2737	99.5%
2019	91.14	70^th	2834	97.5%
2022	93.69	19^th	2726	99.3%
2023	90.86	77^th	2662	97.1%
2024	94.56	11^th	2647	99.6%

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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

Review counts

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by a parent
Friday, October 12, 2018

Fantastic school, lovely teachers and the principle is outstanding! Close Quote

Enrollment information for Covington Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2004	370	7	164	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	553
2005	319	5	138	14	1	n/a	n/a	0	477
2006	318	3	131	17	1	n/a	n/a	18	488
2007	321	2	130	14	1	n/a	n/a	74	542
2008	314	1	131	15	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	461
2009	251	6	145	15	0	4	68	0	489
2010	225	4	135	27	0	3	61	0	455
2011	215	2	140	29	3	1	65	0	455
2012	239	3	164	29	4	2	58	0	499
2013	240	2	165	26	3	2	62	0	500
2014	246	2	170	28	0	1	65	0	512
2015	248	3	205	23	0	1	73	0	553
2016	234	2	222	32	0	0	69	0	559
2017	232	3	225	32	1	0	68	0	561
2018	217	1	256	34	1	3	68	0	580
2019	209	0	261	31	2	4	78	0	585
2020	205	0	248	27	2	3	78	0	563
2021	124	1	163	22	1	0	59	0	370
2022	139	5	207	31	0	2	62	0	446
2023	128	6	218	25	1	3	60	0	441
2024	118	3	208	28	0	2	48	0	407

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 Covington Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	553	28.0	19.8	2.4
2005	477	26.3	18.1	1.5
2006	488	26.8	18.2	1.5
2007	542	28.0	19.4	1.5
2008	461	30.0	15.4	1.5
2009	489	28.0	16.9	1.4
2010	455	22.0	20.6	1.1
2011	455	n/a	n/a	0.7
2012	499	21.9	22.6	3.2
2013	500	24.1	20.7	3
2014	512	26.2	19.5	1.8
2015	553	26.0	21.2	1.8
2016	559	25.0	22.3	2.3
2017	561	25.0	22.4	1.8
2018	580	27.0	21.4	4.8
2019	585	28.6	20.4	3.1
2020	563	n/a	n/a	3.4
2021	370	18.6	19.8	3.8
2022	446	23.2	19.2	4.5
2023	441	23.3	18.8	4.1
2024	407	21.5	18.8	4.4

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 Covington Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	553	28.0	19.8	2.4
2005	477	26.3	18.1	1.5
2006	488	26.8	18.2	1.5
2007	542	28.0	19.4	1.5
2008	461	30.0	15.4	1.5
2009	489	28.0	16.9	1.4
2010	455	22.0	20.6	1.1
2011	455	n/a	n/a	0.7
2012	499	21.9	22.6	3.2
2013	500	24.1	20.7	3
2014	512	26.2	19.5	1.8
2015	553	26.0	21.2	1.8
2016	559	25.0	22.3	2.3
2017	561	25.0	22.4	1.8
2018	580	27.0	21.4	4.8
2019	585	28.6	20.4	3.1
2020	563	n/a	n/a	3.4
2021	370	18.6	19.8	3.8
2022	446	23.2	19.2	4.5
2023	441	23.3	18.8	4.1
2024	407	21.5	18.8	4.4

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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