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205 Covington Road, Los Altos, CA 94024-4030
Summary
Covington Elementary is an excellent school.
Reading and math results average to the 100th percentile among comparable California schools.
90.8% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down.
93.3% of students met California's math standard, which is excellent statewide but is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 90.8% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 93.3% |
| Reading State Rank | 11/4,657 (100th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 8/4,657 (100th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 19:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 404 |
| Low-Income Students | 33 (8.2%) |
| English Learners | 38 (9.4%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 1.5 points from last year and fell 3.9 points over the full period. Math rose 1.5 points from last year and fell 0.5 points over the full period.
•Math -0.5 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Two or more races and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 84.9% to 96.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 1% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 30.0-point reading income gap is wider than the 17.6-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races students have the strongest math results at about 100% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 72% to 96%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 89.6% to 97.7% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 1% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 15.6-point math income gap is narrower than the 17.5-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,479 schools for reading and 1,483 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–6 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Covington Elementary compare within the district?
Covington Elementary is No. 3 in reading and No. 1 in math proficiency among the 7 K–6 schools in Los Altos Elementary with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Covington Elementary rank in California?
Covington Elementary ranks No. 11 of 4,657 in reading and No. 8 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does Covington Elementary compare with other schools in Los Altos?
Covington Elementary is No. 2 in reading and No. 1 in math proficiency among the 5 K–6 schools in Los Altos with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los AltosHow does Covington Elementary compare with other schools in Santa Clara County?
Covington Elementary is No. 3 in reading and No. 1 in math proficiency among the 47 K–6 schools in Santa Clara County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Santa Clara CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–6 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Covington ElementaryThis school | 93.3% | 90.8% |
| Almond Elementary | 78.9% | 79.0% |
| Loyola Elementary | 85.2% | 86.7% |
