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Sycamore Valley Elementary

2200 Holbrook Dr., Danville, CA 94506San Ramon Valley Unified →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–05Non-Charter
589
Students
Total enrolled
$14,990
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
23.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 55% vs nat'l
58/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↑ 16% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 589 students in grades KG–05 in Danville, California.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,990 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Above-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 58th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Sycamore Valley Elementary is a large elementary in Danville, California, serving grades KG–05 with 589 students. The district invests $14,990 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 23.9:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. With only 5% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at Sycamore Valley Elementary

589
Total Students
23.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
5%
Free Lunch
25
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution293 male · 296 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility5%
National avg 52% · 28 students
Student Composition
33%
45%
10%
11%
Asian33%
White45%
Hispanic / Latino10%
Black1%
Multiracial11%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 063513000289

Academic Outcomes at Sycamore Valley Elementary

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
58
/ 100
Above-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 58th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 97th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 94506

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,990Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,990
State avg
$29,103
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,596
Student Support$2,848
Administration$1,799
Operations$2,249
Other$1,499
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,990 spent per student, an estimated $6,641 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
34%
61%
State government
34.4%
Local (property tax)
60.6%
Federal programs
4.9%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 5% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 23.9:1 student-teacher ratio — larger classes than the national average of 15.4:1
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Quail Run ElementaryCoyote Creek ElementaryGreenbrook ElementaryGolden View Elementary
+14 more
↓
Middle
Windemere Ranch MiddleGale Ranch MiddleIron Horse MiddlePine Valley Middle
+4 more
↓
High School
Dougherty Valley HighCalifornia HighMonte Vista HighSan Ramon Valley High
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 05
Location—
CountyContra Costa County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictSan Ramon Valley Unified →
Phone: (925)736-0102
NCES ID: 063513000289
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Danville seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in San Ramon Valley Unified
High
Dougherty Valley High
3,255 students · 09–12
● 55 opp8% FRL
High
California High
2,879 students · 09–12
● 57 opp8% FRL
High
Monte Vista High
2,243 students · 09–12
● 56 opp4% FRL
High
San Ramon Valley High
1,981 students · 09–12
● 56 opp5% FRL
Mid
Windemere Ranch Middle
1,107 students · 06–08
● 55 opp7% FRL
Mid
Gale Ranch Middle
1,075 students · 06–08
● 55 opp9% FRL
Mid
Iron Horse Middle
1,009 students · 06–08
● 57 opp7% FRL
Mid
Pine Valley Middle
957 students · 06–08
● 57 opp7% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
2200 Holbrook Dr., Danville, CA 94506
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.