Freshwater Elementary School District

75 Greenwood Heights Dr.
Eureka, CA 95503-9569
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Freshwater Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 313 students in Freshwater Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Freshwater Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
2 Schools
10,417 Schools
# Students
313 Students
5,836,351 Students
# Teachers
14 Teachers
268,443 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1

District Rank

Freshwater Elementary School District, which is ranked #278 of all 1,930 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#253 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Freshwater Elementary  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Freshwater Elementary  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65-69%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Freshwater Elementary  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-59%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Freshwater Elementary  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.47
0.63
# American Indian Students
6 Students
25,834 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
706,211 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
12%
# Hispanic Students
44 Students
3,270,518 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
56%
# Black Students
1 Student
286,712 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
221 Students
1,179,835 Students
% White Students
71%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
23,773 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
38 Students
334,411 Students
% of Two or more races Students
12%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
50
523,125
# Students in 1st Grade:
40
397,228
# Students in 2nd Grade:
30
415,060
# Students in 3rd Grade:
35
417,145
# Students in 4th Grade:
46
426,889
# Students in 5th Grade:
32
431,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
32
433,928
# Students in 7th Grade:
29
440,614
# Students in 8th Grade:
19
442,869
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
466,920
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
477,112
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
470,060
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
494,182
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,102 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,942. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,093 is less than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$116,387 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Freshwater Elementary  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$4 MM
$107,188 MM
This chart displays total spending of Freshwater Elementary  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$13,102
$19,942
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Freshwater Elementary  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$12,093
$18,366
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Freshwater Elementary  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Freshwater Elementary School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Freshwater Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
75 Greenwood Heights Dr.
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 442-2969
Grades: 7-8
| 48 students
Rank: #22.
Freshwater Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
75 Greenwood Heights Dr.
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 442-2969
Grades: K-6
| 265 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Freshwater Elementary School District?
Freshwater Elementary School District manages 2 public schools serving 313 students.
What is the rank of Freshwater Elementary School District?
Freshwater Elementary School District is ranked #278 out of 1,930 school districts in California (top 20%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Freshwater Elementary School District?
71% of Freshwater Elementary School District students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Freshwater Elementary School District?
Freshwater Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What is Freshwater Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,093 is less than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: KG-08
  • Enrollment: 313 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : Top 20% in CA
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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