JENSEN RANCH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Jensen Ranch Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Castro Valley Unified school district, located in Castro Valley, CA with about 420 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 15 teachers, Jensen Ranch Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 28:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Jensen Ranch Elementary School, located in the hilly residential community of Castro Valley, California, is a highly regarded public school serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Castro Valley Unified School District, the school is known for its strong academic focus, dedicated teaching staff, and a supportive parent community. It consistently maintains high performance standards, emphasizing a well-rounded curriculum that prioritizes core subjects like mathematics and language arts while fostering a positive and inclusive environment for its diverse student body.
Beyond its academic reputation, Jensen Ranch is frequently noted for its focus on social-emotional learning and community building. The campus provides a variety of extracurricular activities and enrichment programs, often supported by an active Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) that enhances the student experience through events, resources, and volunteer engagement. The school's setting in a quiet, suburban neighborhood contributes to its reputation as a safe and stable environment, making it a desirable destination for families within the Castro Valley area.
For more information, contact Jensen Ranch Elementary at (510) 537-6365 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Castro Valley, CA 94552-1001
(510) 537-6365
JENSEN RANCH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Castro Valley, CA with about 420 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Castro Valley Unified
- Total Students:
- 420
- Teachers:
- 15
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 420 students
- Asian
- 51.4%
- White
- 23.6%
- Two or more races
- 11.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 10.5%
- Black or African American
- 2.9%
- Female
- 51.0%
- Male
- 49.0%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.