A+
Burton Valley Elementary
PublicElementaryGrades K–5
561 Merriewood Dr., Lafayette, CA 94549 · (925) 927-3550 · Part of Lafayette Elementary School District
Students
653
Students per teacher
23:1
Free or reduced lunch
2%
Setting
Suburb
Grades
K–5
What stands out about Burton Valley Elementary
- School Grade A+: near the top of California’s public schools
- Math proficiency 47 pts above the state
- Reading / language arts 30 pts above the state
- Larger classes: 23:1 students per teacher
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency81%
State average 33.6%
Reading / language arts79%
State average 48.6%
Location
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561 Merriewood Dr., Lafayette
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten122
Grade 193
Grade 291
Grade 3119
Grade 4117
Grade 5111
Enrollment over time
692’20
643’21
684’22
680’23
653’24
Down 5.6% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 49%Two or more races 27%Asian 12%Hispanic 11%Black <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.