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Vannoy Elementary

PO Box 2146, Castro Valley, CA, 94546

Top 10% School in California

Ranked 409 of 6840 in California

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About Vannoy Elementary

Vannoy Elementary School is located at 5100 Vannoy Avenue. The school serves 475 students in grades K–5. The student–teacher ratio is 24:1. Math proficiency is 72% and reading proficiency is 77%. The gender mix is 49% female and 51% male. The school is a place where people can grow and feel like they belong to a strong community. Teachers work together to make sure that lessons are the same in all classrooms. The campus has up-to-date tools to help with learning every day. Students should be proud of the area around their school. To make sure everyone is working toward the same goals, there are regular meetings. The outdoor lunch areas are set up so that meals can be eaten quickly and safely. There are a lot of different age-appropriate books in the school library. Visitors can easily find their way around the school grounds thanks to the signs. Prices for homes near the school range from $1,150,000 to $1,850,000. Parents say that the school is very professional and that things run smoothly every day. Families think that the school pays close attention to every little thing. This school is one of the best elementary schools in California.

Vannoy Elementary Contact Information

Address

PO Box 2146, Castro Valley, CA, 94546

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Phone

(510) 537-1832

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 72%
Reading 77%
State average proficiency is 72% in Math and 77% in Reading.
21
Full-time Teachers
24 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
502
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 409 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Vannoy Elementary

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

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.....

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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.

Student Demographics

White 22.91%
Asian 32.47%
Hispanic 26.69%
Black 1.79%
Two+ Races 15.74%
Native Am. 0%
White
22.91%
Asian
32.47%
Hispanic
26.69%
Black
1.79%
Two+ Races
15.74%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 502
50.4%
253 Female
49.4%
248 Male

Student Population

502 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

868 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Vannoy Elementary School is honoring Tess McConnell and Bethany Hamilton for their dedication to excellence as the site's Employees of the Year. The school recently hosted special events to welcome new Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten families for the 2025–2026 educational career start. Faculty members are currently utilizing dedicated collaboration time on Wednesday afternoons to refine instructional strategies for student academic growth.

FAQ

Q1. Does Vannoy Elementary School have any special programs for the arts?

Ans. Every year, students in each grade level put on a show that includes music, drama, and public speaking.

Q2. What are the rules for visitors who want to enter the Vannoy Elementary School campus?

Ans. Everyone who comes in must show a valid ID and sign in at the front desk using the security system.

Q3. Is there an active English Learner Advisory Committee at Vannoy Elementary School?

Ans. Every three months, meetings are held so that parents of English learners can share their thoughts on school programs and budgets.

Q4. Are there any coding or robotics classes for students at Vannoy Elementary School?

Ans. The technology curriculum for the upper grades at the school includes basic digital literacy and beginner coding exercises.

Q5. What does Vannoy Elementary School do when there are emergency drills or campus lockdowns?

Ans. Every month, staff and students take part in fire, earthquake, and safety drills to make sure everyone is ready for emergencies.

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

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

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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