Verde Elementary
Richmond, CA · West Contra Costa Unified · Grades K-8
5,600th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 1%· Stable
Verde Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Verde Elementary 5,600th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 1% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 1th in 2015 to 1th in 2025.
Verde Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 203 students tested
Verde Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 344 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 74.1% | 84.9% | ▲ 10.8 pts | |
| Black | 20.8% | 9.3% | ▼ 11.5 pts | |
| Asian | 2.8% | 2.3% | ▼ 0.5 pts | |
| White | 0.3% | 1.5% | ▲ 1.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 1.5% | ▲ 1.5 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.9% | 0.6% | ▼ 1.3 pts |
Homes near Verde Elementary
Typical home value $521K in zip 94801 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Verde Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Dover ElementaryWest Contra Costa Unified · 0.7 mi away5,546th of 5,659
ELA 14% · Math 10% - 1Edward M. Downer ElementaryWest Contra Costa Unified · 0.9 mi away5,440th of 5,659
ELA 14% · Math 16% - 1Lake ElementaryWest Contra Costa Unified · 0.9 mi away5,529th of 5,659
ELA 16% · Math 10% - 1Cesar E. Chavez ElementaryWest Contra Costa Unified · 1.1 mi away5,623rd of 5,659
ELA 8% · Math 8% - 1Peres ElementaryWest Contra Costa Unified · 1.2 mi away5,630th of 5,659
ELA 8% · Math 7% - 1Bayview ElementaryWest Contra Costa Unified · 1.3 mi away5,541st of 5,659
ELA 14% · Math 11% - 1Ford ElementaryWest Contra Costa Unified · 1.4 mi away5,569th of 5,659
ELA 14% · Math 9% - 1Grant ElementaryWest Contra Costa Unified · 1.6 mi away5,645th of 5,659
ELA 7% · Math 5%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Verde Elementary in?
Verde Elementary is part of the West Contra Costa Unified district in Richmond, California.
Is Verde Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Verde Elementary 5,600th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 1% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Verde Elementary?
Hispanic 85%, Black 9%, Asian 2%, White 2% (344 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Verde Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 94801 is $521K 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.