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Daves Avenue Elementary School

17770 Daves Ave.
Los Gatos, CA 95030
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 517 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Daves Avenue Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 517 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : Top 10% in CA
  • : 72% (Top 10%)
  • : 78% (Top 10%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Daves Avenue Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Daves Avenue Elementary School's student population of 517 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
517 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Daves Avenue Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Daves Avenue Elementary School is 0.65, 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#519 out of 9523 schools
(Top 10%)
72%
34%
78%
47%
65-69%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
21%
12%
Hispanic
9%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
52%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
17%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.65
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
9%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Daves Avenue Elementary School's ranking?
Daves Avenue Elementary School is ranked #519 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are Daves Avenue Elementary School often compared to?
Daves Avenue Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Louise Van Meter Elementary School, Blossom Hill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Daves Avenue Elementary School?
517 students attend Daves Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Daves Avenue Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Asian, 17% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Daves Avenue Elementary School?
Daves Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Daves Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Daves Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Daves Avenue Elementary School part of?
Daves Avenue Elementary School is part of Los Gatos Union Elementary School District.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 517 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 72% (Top 10%)
  • : 78% (Top 10%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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