Louise Van Meter Elementary
Los Gatos, CA · Los Gatos Union Elementary
Regular public school · Grades K-5 · Suburb, large
481st of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 92%· Stable
16445 Los Gatos Blvd., Los Gatos, CA 95032
(408) 335-2250Official website ↗NCES ID 062283003492Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Louise Van Meter Elementary 481st of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 92% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 92th in 2015 to 92th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 276 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 495 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1987, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 67.7% | 45.7% | ▼ 22.0 pts | |
| Asian | 12.4% | 29.9% | ▲ 17.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 8.5% | 12.1% | ▲ 3.6 pts | |
| Hispanic | 9.2% | 10.9% | ▲ 1.7 pts | |
| Black | 0.3% | 1.0% | ▲ 0.7 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.3% | 0.2% | ▼ 1.1 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.5% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.5 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1987. 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 $2.64M in zip 95032 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Louise Van Meter Elementary
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What school district is Louise Van Meter Elementary in?
Louise Van Meter Elementary is part of the Los Gatos Union Elementary district in Los Gatos, California.
Is Louise Van Meter Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Louise Van Meter Elementary 481st of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 92% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Louise Van Meter Elementary?
White 46%, Asian 30%, Two or more races 12%, Hispanic 11% (495 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Louise Van Meter Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 95032 is $2.64M 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.