Serving 983 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Great Valley Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 983 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Great Valley Elementary School's student population of 983 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
983 students
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Great Valley Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Great Valley Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6546 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
19%
12%
Hispanic
60%
56%
Black
11%
5%
White
3%
20%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Manteca Unified School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Great Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Great Valley Elementary School is ranked #6546 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Great Valley Elementary School often compared to?
Great Valley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ellerth E. Larson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Great Valley Elementary School?
983 students attend Great Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Great Valley Elementary School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are White, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Great Valley Elementary School?
Great Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Great Valley Elementary School offer ?
Great Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Great Valley Elementary School part of?
Great Valley Elementary School is part of Manteca Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Great Valley Elementary School located?
Great Valley Elementary School is located in the Weston Ranch neighborhood of Manteca, CA. There are 4 other public schools located in Weston Ranch.
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