Serving 365 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Binkley Elementary Charter ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 365 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Binkley Elementary Charter's student population of 365 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
365 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Binkley Elementary Charter ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Binkley Elementary Charter is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3357 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
32%
55%
Black
3%
5%
White
48%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Binkley Elementary Charter's ranking?
Binkley Elementary Charter is ranked #3357 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Binkley Elementary Charter often compared to?
Binkley Elementary Charteris often viewed alongside schools like Madrone Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Binkley Elementary Charter?
365 students attend Binkley Elementary Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Binkley Elementary Charter students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Binkley Elementary Charter?
Binkley Elementary Charter has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Binkley Elementary Charter offer ?
Binkley Elementary Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Binkley Elementary Charter part of?
Binkley Elementary Charter is part of Rincon Valley Union Elementary School District.
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