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Owens Valley Elementary

Summary:

Owens Valley Elementary is a public K-8 school in Independence, California, serving a total of 69 students. The school is part of the Owens Valley Unified School District, which has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Owens Valley Elementary faces several challenges, including a significant increase in chronic absenteeism rates, consistently low academic performance across all grade levels and subject areas, and a high percentage of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (29.09%) and Mathematics (23.64%) are notably lower than the state averages of 47.04% and 35.54%, respectively. In comparison, the nearest comparable school, Lo-Inyo Elementary in Lone Pine, CA, has significantly higher academic performance across most subject areas and grade levels.

Owens Valley Elementary's statewide ranking has dropped from 2170 out of 4809 California elementary schools in 2003-2004 to 4073 out of 5862 in 2023-2024, indicating a relative decline in performance compared to other schools in the state. The high chronic absenteeism rates and high percentage of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds at Owens Valley Elementary may be contributing factors to the school's lower academic performance, and addressing these underlying issues could be crucial in improving the school's overall outcomes.


Detail:

Public K-8

 202 South Clay St.
       Independence, CA  93526

(760) 878-2405

District: Owens Valley Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
4073rd of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,931 Help


Students who attend Owens Valley Elementary usually attend:

High:    Owens Valley High

Student/teacher ratio:  15.2 Help
Number of students:  76

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
36.8%
Two or more races:
23.7%
White:
22.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  30.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Owens Valley Elementary ranks worse than 69.5% of elementary schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.41. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Student population at Owens Valley Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (36.8%), two or more races (23.7%), White (22.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 30.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Owens Valley Elementary is 15.2. (See more...)
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Compare Owens Valley Elementary employs 5 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Owens Valley Elementary is $12,931.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Owens Valley Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Owens Valley Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Owens Valley Unified 1171st of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Owens Valley Elementary

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 49.71 2170th 4809 54.9%
2024 28.41 4073rd 5862 30.5%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Owens Valley Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1998 77 1 0 8 12 n/a n/a 0 98
1999 59 1 5 11 9 n/a n/a 0 85
2000 45 2 2 12 14 n/a n/a 0 75
2001 45 7 2 11 13 n/a n/a 5 83
2002 54 3 0 12 13 n/a n/a 0 82
2003 54 3 0 12 13 n/a n/a 0 82
2004 54 3 2 0 8 n/a n/a 2 69
2005 35 2 3 5 11 n/a n/a 0 56
2006 42 1 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 46
2007 23 4 0 6 8 n/a n/a 0 41
2008 26 2 2 8 5 n/a n/a 0 43
2009 11 0 3 6 5 0 0 0 25
2010 14 0 1 4 4 0 2 0 25
2011 12 0 0 8 4 0 2 0 26
2012 18 0 0 20 7 0 5 0 50
2013 15 0 0 20 7 0 4 0 46
2014 16 0 0 20 5 0 2 0 43
2015 17 0 0 23 7 0 2 0 49
2016 24 0 0 18 8 0 3 0 53
2017 23 0 0 25 7 0 3 0 58
2018 19 0 0 31 10 0 2 0 62
2019 17 1 0 20 9 0 10 0 57
2020 22 0 0 23 7 0 5 0 57
2021 12 0 0 21 7 0 4 0 44
2022 18 0 0 18 14 0 13 0 63
2023 21 0 0 27 9 0 12 0 69
2024 17 0 1 28 12 0 18 0 76

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 Owens Valley Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 98 4.0 24.5 31.6
1999 85 4.0 21.3 36.5
2000 75 4.0 18.8 36
2001 83 4.0 20.8 37.2
2002 82 5.0 16.4 25.6
2003 82 5.0 16.4 25.6
2004 69 4.0 17.3 46.3
2005 56 4.0 14.0 17.9
2006 46 4.0 11.5 19.6
2007 41 4.0 10.3 36.6
2008 43 4.0 10.8 27.9
2009 25 4.0 6.3 32
2010 25 4.0 6.2 40
2011 26 n/a n/a 88.5
2012 50 4.0 12.5 n/a
2013 46 4.0 11.5 52.2
2014 43 4.0 10.7 60.5
2015 49 5.0 9.8 36.7
2016 53 5.0 10.6 49.1
2017 58 4.5 12.8 51.7
2018 62 3.2 19.0 59.7
2019 57 3.5 16.2 63.2
2020 57 n/a n/a 54.4
2021 44 5.1 8.6 43.2
2022 63 5.7 11.0 33.3
2023 69 5.7 12.0 55.1
2024 76 5.0 15.2 30.3

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 Owens Valley Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 98 4.0 24.5 31.6
1999 85 4.0 21.3 36.5
2000 75 4.0 18.8 36
2001 83 4.0 20.8 37.2
2002 82 5.0 16.4 25.6
2003 82 5.0 16.4 25.6
2004 69 4.0 17.3 46.3
2005 56 4.0 14.0 17.9
2006 46 4.0 11.5 19.6
2007 41 4.0 10.3 36.6
2008 43 4.0 10.8 27.9
2009 25 4.0 6.3 32
2010 25 4.0 6.2 40
2011 26 n/a n/a 88.5
2012 50 4.0 12.5 n/a
2013 46 4.0 11.5 52.2
2014 43 4.0 10.7 60.5
2015 49 5.0 9.8 36.7
2016 53 5.0 10.6 49.1
2017 58 4.5 12.8 51.7
2018 62 3.2 19.0 59.7
2019 57 3.5 16.2 63.2
2020 57 n/a n/a 54.4
2021 44 5.1 8.6 43.2
2022 63 5.7 11.0 33.3
2023 69 5.7 12.0 55.1
2024 76 5.0 15.2 30.3

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Owens Valley Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $12,931

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Owens Valley Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students5769
 21.1%
African American10
 100%
American Indian99
Asian00
Hispanic2027
 35%
Pacific Islander00
White1721
 23.5%
Two or More Races1012
 20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients63.2%55.1%
 8.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Owens Valley Elementary

Owens Valley Elementary ranks 4073rd of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Owens Valley Elementary are 37% Hispanic, 24% Two or more races, 22% White, 16% American Indian, 1% Asian.

Students who attend Owens Valley Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Owens Valley High

In the 2023-24 school year, 76 students attended Owens Valley Elementary.


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