Louise Van Meter Elementary School Profile (2026 List)

About Louise Van Meter Elementary

The school’s name is Louise Van Meter Elementary School, and its address is 16445 Los Gatos Blvd., Los Gatos, CA 95032. This school falls within a part of Santa Clara County. This school provides education to students from grades Kindergarten to 5. This school currently has a total enrollment of about 507 students based on federal data. This school currently has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1. This school currently has a gender composition of about 51% males and 49% females. Recent results from state testing reveal that 72% of students are performing at or above math standards, and 75% are performing at or above reading standards. This school provides a traditional public elementary school education within a district structure. This school district does not have a charter or magnet status. This school provides a part of a small public school district structure. This school district has a compact structure where all elementary schools feed into a unified middle school structure. Home prices in the surrounding area range from $2.5 million. This provides a public elementary school in Los Gatos and is considered one of the best elementary school in California

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 72%

Reading 75%

State average proficiency is 72% in Math and 75% in Reading.

23

Full-time Teachers

22 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

495

Total Students

$58409

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 45.66%

Asian 29.9%

Hispanic 10.91%

Black 1.01%

Two+ Races 12.12%

Native Am. 0.2%

White

45.66%

Asian

29.9%

Hispanic

10.91%

Black

1.01%

Two+ Races

12.12%

Native Am.

0.2%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 495

48.28%

239 Female

51.52%

255 Male

Student Population

495 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

738 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Louise Van Meter Elementary Contact Information

Address

16445 Los Gatos Blvd., Los Gatos, CA, 95032

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Phone

(408) 335-2250

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Website

http://lvm.lgusd.org

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: 08:10 AM - 02:40 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

Being Updated

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Latest News

Louise Van Meter Elementary School is making headlines in the local community by participating in a district-wide service effort that reaches out to help schools around the world. The school recently emphasized a Spanish book and RACHEL Internet Device Drive to help bring educational opportunities to the children of Guatemala.

FAQ

Q1. Are there before and after-school programs at Louise Van Meter Elementary?

Ans. Yes, the school provides access to before and after-school programs through third-party organizations.

Q2. What types of extracurricular programs are there for the children?

Ans. The school offers various extracurricular programs, including music, art, and other programs that are more STEM-focused, allowing children to be more creative and work together as a team.

Q3. How does the school support children who need more academic assistance?

Ans. The school provides special assistance to children, including intervention programs, to ensure that children are able to learn and develop their skills.

Q4. Is there parental involvement at the school?

Ans. Yes, parental involvement is highly encouraged at the school.

Q5. Are there technology resources for the children?

Ans. The school provides various technological resources to children, including various learning tools and devices for children to learn and be more digitally savvy.

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

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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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