For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,104 students in Fortuna Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Fortuna Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 54% 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
4 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
1,104 Students
5,417,014 Students
# Teachers
62 Teachers
267,522 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Fortuna Elementary School District, which is ranked #1463 of all 1,931 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#1463 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.64
# American Indian Students
45 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
4%
1%
# Asian Students
6 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
1%
12%
# Hispanic Students
443 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
40%
55%
# Black Students
5 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
508 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
46%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
96 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
136
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
135
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
116
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
98
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
132
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
110
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
131
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
114
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
132
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 $17,013 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,038 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$18 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,013
$21,485
Spending / Student
$16,038
$19,787
Best Fortuna Elementary School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Linell K. Walker Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2089 Newburg Rd.
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-2519
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-2519
Grades: K-4
| 294 students
Rank: #22.
Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3850 Rohnerville Rd.
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-4688
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-4688
Grades: K-4
| 323 students
Rank: #33.
Toddy Thomas Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2800 Thomas St.
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-5197
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-5197
Grades: 5-8
| 250 students
Rank: #44.
Fortuna Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
843 L St.
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-3415
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-3415
Grades: 7-8
| 237 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Fortuna Elementary School District?
Fortuna Elementary School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,104 students.
What is the rank of Fortuna Elementary School District?
Fortuna Elementary School District is ranked #1463 out of 1,931 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Fortuna Elementary School District?
46% of Fortuna Elementary School District students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fortuna Elementary School District?
Fortuna Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Fortuna Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,038 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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