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How has Stevens Creek Elementary changed in the last five years, for better or worse?
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Enrollment
407
Elementary
DISTRICT 493 · STATE 465
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·CUPERTINO UNION·NCES 061029001152
Stevens Creek Elementary
10300 Ainsworth Dr., Cupertino, CA 95014 · (408) 245-3312 · Santa Clara County
GRADES KG–05ELEMENTARY13-CITYREGULAR SCHOOL407 STUDENTS
A-
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Scored higher than 76% of California public elementary schools
- ATest scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- B+Beats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- DThree-year trend Change in reading and math proficiency over the last three test years.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded California public elementary schools
Student : Teacher
20.4:1
20 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 22.3:1 · STATE 22.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
13%
54 students
DISTRICT 19% · STATE 65%
Community
5
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 81 | 20% |
| Grade 1 | 63 | 15% |
| Grade 2 | 63 | 15% |
| Grade 3 | 73 | 18% |
| Grade 4 | 63 | 15% |
| Grade 5 | 64 | 16% |
This year's kindergarten class (81) is 27% larger than its 5th grade class (64).
Student demographics
59%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 48% · STATE 62% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
CAASPP 2024-25 . % met or exceeded standardEnglish Language Arts
77.8%
CA avg 49.1% . -5.2pp since 2014
Math
80.0%
CA avg 37.7% . -6.0pp since 2014
What this means: On the CAASPP, California's statewide test, about 78 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 80 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all California schools, those numbers are about 49 and 38. Reading and writing scores are down about 5 points since 2014, while math scores are down about 6 points.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Standard Exceeded | Standard Met | Standard Nearly Met | Standard Not Met |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 63.1% | 14.7% | 8.6% | 13.6% |
| Math | 59.0% | 21.0% | 8.3% | 11.7% |
Share of tested students at each CAASPP level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
CAASPP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 77.8% | 80.0% |
| 2023-24 | 73.7% | 77.8% |
| 2022-23 | 77.9% | 81.9% |
| 2021-22 | 85.2% | 87.3% |
| 2020-21 | 85.6% | 89.2% |
| 2018-19 | 85.5% | 88.5% |
| 2017-18 | 85.9% | 87.6% |
| 2016-17 | 76.7% | 87.5% |
| 2015-16 | 80.0% | 88.0% |
| 2014-15 | 83.0% | 86.0% |
% met or exceeded standard, all students and all tested grades.
Source: CAASPP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
77.2%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
71.8%
based on CA schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+5.5pp
above demographic expectation
What this means: About 77% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 72% typical for California schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among California's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like Stevens Creek Elementary
Stevens Creek Elementary's state test result (77.2% proficient) is higher than 3 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stevens Creek Elementary this school | 407 | 13.3% | 77.2% |
| Meadows Elementary Millbrae | 360 | 14.7% | 75.5% |
| Vista Grande Elementary Rancho Palos Verdes | 355 | 11.0% | 81.1% |
| Spring Valley Elementary Millbrae | 375 | 17.6% | 68.6% |
| Franklin Elementary Burlingame | 357 | 17.1% | 81.2% |
| West Valley Elementary Sunnyvale | 422 | 15.9% | 76.9% |
Matched among California elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Stevens Creek Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Santa Clara County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 77.2% | #344 of 5,151 | #54 of 226 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 80.0% | #232 of 5,172 ▲ 81 | #41 of 226 ▲ 14 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 77.8% | #368 of 5,172 ▲ 156 | #47 of 226 ▲ 14 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest drop first | -7.4pp | #257 of 5,116 | #29 of 225 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 407 | #3,609 of 5,915 | #137 of 255 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 20.4:1 | #1,108 of 5,352 | #77 of 247 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 59.3% | #1,913 of 5,354 | #112 of 247 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 13.3% | #5,382 of 5,625 | #207 of 252 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -30.3% | #522 of 3,837 | #46 of 189 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
407
-36 (-8%) vs 2020
-15% since 1990-91, when it was 480
Student : Teacher
20.4:1
was 23.3:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 407 | 20 | 20.4:1 | 13% (54) |
| 2023-24 | 398 | 20 | 19.9:1 | 17% (68) |
| 2022-23 | 389 | 20.1 | 19.4:1 | 14% (54) |
| 2020-21 | 443 | 19 | 23.3:1 | 4% (17) |
| 2017-18 | 584 | 25.2 | 23.2:1 | 5% (32) |
| 2015-16 | 606 | 24 | 25.3:1 | 2% (13) |
| 2010-11 | 637 | N/A | N/A | 4% (25) |
| 2000-01 | 657 | 29 | 22.7:1 | 1% (8) |
| 1990-91 | 480 | 19 | 25.3:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Stevens Creek Elementary.
Since 2017-18: students down 30% (584 to 407); teachers down 21% (25.2 to 20).
About Stevens Creek Elementary
Stevens Creek Elementary is a medium-sized elementary school in California, located in Cupertino. Enrollment in 2024-25 was 407 students in kindergarten through 5.
Cupertino Union oversees Stevens Creek Elementary and 22 other schools, with 13,526 students in total.
Asian students account for 59% of enrollment at Stevens Creek Elementary. Smaller groups are 18% White, 13% multiracial, and 9% Hispanic. For comparison, the population of Santa Clara County is roughly 41% Asian. Stevens Creek Elementary has a diversity index of 59%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
Federal staffing data show 20 full-time-equivalent teachers at Stevens Creek Elementary and a ratio of 20.4:1. The average ratio among elementary schools in California is 22.3:1, higher than at this school. The count of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch equals 13% of enrollment. The rate at public schools in Santa Clara County averages 37%, higher than here.
allk12 grades Stevens Creek Elementary an A-. The grade compares the school only with California public elementary schools, because each state gives its own test.
Based on its free or reduced-price lunch share, the BeatsExpectations model predicts an average proficiency rate on state tests of 71.8% for Stevens Creek Elementary. The school posts 77.2%, 5.5 points above the prediction.
Census Bureau estimates for Santa Clara County show that median household income is about $164,281, 57% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 4% of residents live below the federal poverty line. A total of 412 public schools operate in Santa Clara County, serving about 230,059 students.
Cupertino Middle is located about 0.9 miles from Stevens Creek Elementary. Other public schools within five miles: at least 8. Among 9 nearby schools that report test results, Stevens Creek Elementary ranks 6th on proficiency.
Federal records code the school's setting as City: Small.
The 2024-25 enrollment of 407 was 8% lower than in 2020-21, when it was 443. There were fewer students per teacher in 2024-25 (20.4:1) than in 2020-21 (23.3:1).
Parents and students can post about enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news at Stevens Creek Elementary. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Santa Clara County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
1,902,047
Census ACS
Median income
$164,281
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
57%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
4%
Below federal line
Schools in county
412
230,059 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Cupertino Union
- Cupertino MiddleMiddle · 1,067 students
- Joaquin Miller MiddleMiddle · 1,067 students
- John F. Kennedy MiddleMiddle · 880 students
- Sam H. Lawson MiddleMiddle · 841 students
- Louis E. Stocklmeir ElementaryElementary · 840 students
- Warren E. Hyde MiddleMiddle · 800 students
Other schools in Cupertino
- Homestead HighHigh · 2,224 students
- Cupertino HighHigh · 1,800 students
- Monta Vista HighHigh · 1,630 students
- John F. Kennedy MiddleMiddle · 880 students
- Sam H. Lawson MiddleMiddle · 841 students
- Warren E. Hyde MiddleMiddle · 800 students
Other Stevens Creek Elementary schools
2 other US public schools in 3 states are named Stevens Creek Elementary. Stevens Creek Elementary is the 3rd largest of the 3.
- Stevens Creek Elementary SchoolMartinez, GA · 759 students
- Stevens Creek ElementaryLake Stevens, WA · 701 students
Nearby schools
- Cupertino Middle0.9 mi · 1,067
- West Valley Elementary0.9 mi · 422
- Homestead High1.0 mi · 2,224
- Garden Gate Elementary1.0 mi · 471
- Abraham Lincoln Elementary1.0 mi · 662
- Monta Vista High1.0 mi · 1,630
Frequently asked questions
About Stevens Creek ElementaryWhat is the total enrollment at Stevens Creek Elementary?
Stevens Creek Elementary enrolls approximately 407 students in grades KG-05.
What age range does Stevens Creek Elementary serve?
Stevens Creek Elementary serves students from grade KG through grade 05.
How many students per teacher at Stevens Creek Elementary?
Approximately 20.4:1 students per teacher at Stevens Creek Elementary.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Stevens Creek Elementary?
At Stevens Creek Elementary, the student body is approximately 18% White, 9% Hispanic, 0% Black, 59% Asian, 13% Two or more.
Is Stevens Creek Elementary public or private?
Stevens Creek Elementary is a public K-12 school, overseen by Cupertino Union.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.