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5 schools in Alpine Union Elementary

California · 1,440 students · 1 city

Alpine Union Elementary's public-school count of 5 reflects a system enrolling about 1,440 students inside California, broken out as 4 elementary and 1 middle.

4-year change in Alpine Union Elementary

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,440
-92 (-6%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Alpine Union Elementary ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn CaliforniaIn the US
State test proficiency
ranked highest first
45.6%#202 of 534N/A
Enrollment
ranked largest first
1,440#483 of 587#5,608 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
5#407 of 587N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
21.1:1#227 of 587#8,539 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
36.3%#457 of 587#5,961 of 8,164
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
62.2%#170 of 530#1,382 of 6,853
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.

Inside Alpine Union Elementary

Since 2017-18, the 5 district schools that reported both years went from 1,495 to 1,440 students (down 4%) and from 62 to 68 full-time teachers (up 10%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
Joan MacQueen MiddleAlpineMiddle06-08405
Shadow Hills ElementaryAlpineElementary01-05377
Boulder Oaks ElementaryAlpineElementary01-05367
Creekside Early Learning CenterAlpineElementaryKG-KG227
Mountain View Learning AcademyAlpineElementaryKG-0864

About Alpine Union Elementary

Across 5 schools, Alpine Union Elementary teaches about 1,440 students in California. By footprint it is a low-population district.

Looking at the level breakdown, Alpine Union Elementary spans 4 elementary and 1 middle.

Average enrollment per school in Alpine Union Elementary is about 288, lower than the California average of roughly 578.

Five-year track record. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment shrank 6%: 1,532 students in SY 2020-21 versus 1,440 in SY 2024-25.

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Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does Alpine Union Elementary run?
Alpine Union Elementary has 5 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 1,440 students in California.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Alpine Union Elementary?
Alpine Union Elementary includes 4 elementary schools and 1 middle school.
What is the largest school in Alpine Union Elementary?
Joan MacQueen Middle is the largest public school in Alpine Union Elementary by enrollment, with approximately 405 students.
What grade levels does Alpine Union Elementary serve?
Alpine Union Elementary serves students from kindergarten through grade 8 across 5 schools.