Owens Valley Elementary
Independence, CA · Owens Valley Unified
Regular public school · Grades K-9 · Rural, remote
346th of 447 California schools statewide · better than 23%▼ Declining
202 South Clay St., Independence, CA 93526
(760) 878-2405Official website ↗NCES ID 062919007097Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Owens Valley Elementary 346th of 447 California schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 23% of schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 33th in 2015 to 23th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 54 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 76 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1997, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 30.8% | 36.8% | ▲ 6.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 7.7% | 23.7% | ▲ 16.0 pts | |
| White | 46.2% | 22.4% | ▼ 23.8 pts | |
| American Indian | 15.4% | 15.8% | ▲ 0.4 pts | |
| Asian | 0.0% | 1.3% | ▲ 1.3 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1997. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $327K in zip 93526 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2022
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Owens Valley Elementary
What school district is Owens Valley Elementary in?
Owens Valley Elementary is part of the Owens Valley Unified district in Independence, California.
Is Owens Valley Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Owens Valley Elementary 346th of 447 California schools (better than 23% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Owens Valley Elementary?
Hispanic 37%, Two or more races 24%, White 22%, American Indian 16% (76 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Owens Valley Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 93526 is $327K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.