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Arcata Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 482 students in Arcata Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Arcata Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
2 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
482 Students
5,417,014 Students
# Teachers
29 Teachers
267,522 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Arcata Elementary School District, which is ranked #908 of all 1,931 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#838 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
29%
Graduation Rate
≥50%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.64
# American Indian Students
21 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
4%
1%
# Asian Students
12 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
3%
12%
# Hispanic Students
111 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
23%
55%
# Black Students
10 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
260 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
54%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
65 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
14%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
53
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
34
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
40
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
41
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
38
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
56
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
69
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
74
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
77
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $38,620 is higher than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $34,197 is higher than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$38,620
$21,485
Spending / Student
$34,197
$19,787
Best Arcata Elementary School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Arcata Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2400 Baldwin St.
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 822-4858
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 822-4858
Grades: K-5
| 262 students
Rank: #22.
Sunny Brae Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1430 Buttermilk Ln.
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 822-5988
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 822-5988
Grades: 6-8
| 220 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Arcata Elementary School District?
Arcata Elementary School District manages 2 public schools serving 482 students.
What is the rank of Arcata Elementary School District?
Arcata Elementary School District is ranked #908 out of 1,931 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Arcata Elementary School District?
54% of Arcata Elementary School District students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Arcata Elementary School District?
Arcata Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Arcata Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $34,197 is higher than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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