Ravenswood City Elementary School District

2120 Euclid Ave.
East Palo Alto, CA 94303-1703
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Ravenswood City 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 4 public schools serving 1,467 students in Ravenswood City Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Ravenswood City Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
4 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
1,467 Students
5,417,014 Students
# Teachers
88 Teachers
267,522 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

District Rank

Ravenswood City Elementary School District, which is ranked #1904 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.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#1901 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Ravenswood City Elementary  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
6%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ravenswood City 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.
13%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ravenswood City 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.
5%
29%
(12-13)
<50%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.35
0.64
# American Indian Students
1 Student
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
8 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
1%
12%
# Hispanic Students
1,170 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
80%
55%
# Black Students
89 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
6%
5%
# White Students
18 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
1%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
149 Students
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
10%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
32 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
188
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
139
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
160
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
133
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
165
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
167
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
169
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
173
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
173
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 $46,141 is higher than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 82% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $38,311 is higher than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$68 MM
$116,387 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Ravenswood City 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
$56 MM
$107,188 MM
This chart displays total spending of Ravenswood City 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
$46,141
$21,485
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Ravenswood City 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
$38,311
$19,787
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Ravenswood City 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 Ravenswood City Elementary School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Belle Haven Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
415 Ivy Dr.
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 329-2898
Grades: K-5
| 356 students
Rank: #22.
Los Robles-ronald Mcnair Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2033 Pulgas Ave.
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 329-2888
Grades: K-5
| 248 students
Rank: #33.
Costano Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2695 Fordham St.
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 329-2830
Grades: K-5
| 348 students
Rank: #44.
Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2450 Ralmar St.
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 329-2828
Grades: 6-8
| 515 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Ravenswood City Elementary School District?
Ravenswood City Elementary School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,467 students.
What is the rank of Ravenswood City Elementary School District?
Ravenswood City Elementary School District is ranked #1904 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. 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 Ravenswood City Elementary School District?
80% of Ravenswood City Elementary School District students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Hawaiian, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ravenswood City Elementary School District?
Ravenswood City Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Ravenswood City Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $38,311 is higher than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: KG-08
  • Enrollment: 1,467 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : <50%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 6% (Btm 50%)
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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