Independent Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Castro Valley, California 94552 · Castro Valley Unified
#513 of 5,693 elementary schools in California
#7520 of 50,301 nationally
About Independent Elementary
Independent Elementary is a public elementary located in Castro Valley, in the Castro Valley Unified school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 662 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 75.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 513th of 5,693 ranked elementary schools in California. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (93th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (2th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 662.
There are 14 schools in Castro Valley; Independent Elementary ranks 2nd of 12 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)75%
- Reading proficiency (30%)78%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)28.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)25.5
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Independent Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 28.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 25.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 78%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 75%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Independent Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Canyon Middle
Castro Valley · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,418 students · 810 m away
Creekside Middle
Castro Valley · Public middle · Grades 6–8
754 students · 880 m away
Vannoy Elementary
Castro Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–5
536 students · 1.2 km away
Marshall Elementary
Castro Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–5
515 students · 1.4 km away
Fairview Elementary
Hayward · Public elementary · Grades K–6
543 students · 2.0 km away
Alma Preschool
Castro Valley · Public other
· 2.1 km away
Palomares Elementary
Castro Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–5
135 students · 2.3 km away
Jensen Ranch Elementary
Castro Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–5
373 students · 2.4 km away
Castro Valley High
Castro Valley · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,874 students · 2.4 km away
Castro Valley Elementary
Castro Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–5
502 students · 2.7 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in California with a comparable Enrollment.
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662 students
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662 students
Abraham Lincoln Elementary
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662 students
Margaret Landell Elementary
Cypress · Public elementary · Grades K–6
662 students
Discovery
Lancaster · Public elementary · Grades K–5
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Dooley Elementary
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Frequently asked questions
Is Independent Elementary a good school?
Independent Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 75.7 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #513 of 5,693 in California. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Independent Elementary rank in California?
Independent Elementary ranks #513 of 5,693 elementary schools in California and #7520 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Independent Elementary?
Independent Elementary had 662 students in 2025.
Is Independent Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Independent Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Independent Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Independent Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.