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Covington Elementary

205 Covington Rd., Los Altos, CA, 94024

Top 10% School in California

Ranked 34 of 7047 in California

Top schools in Los Altos
Data is driven from government agencies, and ranking is based upon math score, student-teacher ratio, public reviews, and external ratings. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Covington Elementary

205 Covington Rd., Los Altos, CA, 94024

Top 10% School in California

Ranked 34 of 7047 in California

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About Covington Elementary

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 88%
Reading 89%
State average proficiency is 88% in Math and 89% in Reading.
22
Full-time Teachers
19 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
407
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 28.99%
Asian 51.11%
Hispanic 6.88%
Black 0.74%
Two+ Races 11.79%
Native Am. 0%
White
28.99%
Asian
51.11%
Hispanic
6.88%
Black
0.74%
Two+ Races
11.79%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 407
46.44%
189 Female
53.56%
218 Male

Student Population

407 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Covington Elementary Contact Information

Address

205 Covington Rd., Los Altos, CA, 94024

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Phone

(650) 947-1100

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TOP 34 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Covington 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
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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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MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM - 2:40 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 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

In 2025, Covington Elementary was named a California Distinguished School. The California Department of Education gives this award to schools that do well in school and have students who are always making progress. The award shows how hard the school works to keep high standards of learning. Teachers and staff keep helping students by giving them regular lessons and advice. This success shows that the school is focused on making sure that students have a strong and stable academic environment.

FAQ

Q1. Does Covington Elementary have a competitive academic environment?

Ans. Yes, Covington Elementary maintains a strong academic focus with consistent student performance.

Q2. How does Covington Elementary help students stay motivated in studies?

Ans. Teachers encourage regular participation and keep students engaged through daily learning tasks.

Q3. Are classrooms at Covington Elementary designed for better student attention?

Ans. Yes, smaller class sizes help teachers give more attention to each student.

Q4. What type of community surrounds Covington Elementary?

Ans. The school is located in a residential area with a calm and family-friendly environment.

Q5. Why do families choose Covington Elementary for their children?

Ans. Families often consider Covington Elementary for its strong academic results and steady learning environment.

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

PS

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

WR

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

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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