Chabot Elementary School: Top-Rated K-5 in Castro Valley, CA (2026 List)

About Chabot Elementary

Chabot Elementary School is at 19104 Lake Chabot Rd. at Castro Valley. It serves 585 students in grades K–5. The student–teacher ratio is 24:1. Math proficiency is 68% and reading proficiency is 71%. The gender mix is 48% female and 52% male. The people who work at this school and the people who live in the area work together to reach common goals. There are clear academic expectations for each grade level. The way the campus is set up makes it easy for people to interact outside during scheduled breaks. Teachers use a variety of tools to help students learn in different ways. People in the area see the school as an important part of their community. The front office has good rules in place for all visitors to the campus. The indoor areas are set up and ventilated to meet a range of teaching needs. Students practice safety drills once a month to get ready for different situations. The cost of housing in the area ranges from $1,100,000 to $1,750,000. Families often say nice things about how friendly and approachable the staff is. A lot of parents say they feel like their child's education is important to them. This school is one of the best elementary schools in California.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 68%

Reading 71%

State average proficiency is 68% in Math and 71% in Reading.

20

Full-time Teachers

24 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

470

Total Students

$58409

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 21.91%

Asian 38.09%

Hispanic 21.28%

Black 2.13%

Two+ Races 16.17%

Native Am. 0%

White

21.91%

Asian

38.09%

Hispanic

21.28%

Black

2.13%

Two+ Races

16.17%

Native Am.

0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 470

46.38%

218 Female

53.62%

252 Male

Student Population

470 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

936 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Chabot Elementary Contact Information

Address

PO Box 2146, Castro Valley, CA, 94546

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Phone

(510) 537-2342

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Website

cv.k12.ca.us

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:10 AM – 2:54 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:55 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Chabot Elementary School is celebrating its recognition of JoDee Haffner and Julia Newlin as the standout employees of the current 2025–2026 academic term. The campus is hosting several early dismissal days throughout March to allow for essential student assessments and teacher collaboration. Parents are encouraged to attend the Parents Club meeting on March 3 to discuss upcoming spring photo days and community events.

FAQ

Q1. Does Chabot Elementary School have a specific school colors and mascot for spirit days?

Ans. The Bobcat is the school's mascot, and every Friday, students are encouraged to wear school colors to show their pride in the school.

Q2. What do you have to do to get an early dismissal from Chabot Elementary School?

Ans. An adult with permission must sign the student out at the main office and show a valid photo ID.

Q3. Does Chabot Elementary School have a science or STEM fair for all grades every year?

Ans. Every year, the school has a Science and Engineering Showcase where students show their families their original research projects.

Q4. How does the Chabot Elementary School cafeteria handle student allergies during lunch?

Ans. Nutrition services keep a list of foods that students can't eat and set up areas where students can't eat nuts to keep everyone safe.

Q5. Are there any clubs at Chabot Elementary School that focus on technology after school?

Ans. The PTA sets up different enrichment sessions for interested K-5 students, such as basic computer coding and digital media projects.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2

SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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