Fuente Nueva Charter

1730 Janes Rd.
Arcata, CA 95521
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 137 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Fuente Nueva Charter ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower 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 51% 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-5
  • Enrollment: 137 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Fuente Nueva Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Fuente Nueva Charter's student population of 137 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
137 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Fuente Nueva Charter ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fuente Nueva Charter is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#5447 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Fuente Nueva Charter, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Fuente Nueva Charter and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Fuente Nueva Charter 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.
21-39%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Fuente Nueva Charter and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Fuente Nueva Charter and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Asian
n/a
12%
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Hispanic
36%
55%
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Black
2%
5%
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White
49%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Fuente Nueva Charter.
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0.62
This chart displays the diversity score of Fuente Nueva Charter and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Fuente Nueva Charter and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Fuente Nueva Charter and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fuente Nueva Charter's ranking?
Fuente Nueva Charter is ranked #5447 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Fuente Nueva Charter often compared to?
Fuente Nueva Charteris often viewed alongside schools like Coastal Grove Charter, Jacoby Creek, Morris Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% 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 Fuente Nueva Charter?
137 students attend Fuente Nueva Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Fuente Nueva Charter students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fuente Nueva Charter?
Fuente Nueva Charter has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Fuente Nueva Charter offer ?
Fuente Nueva Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Fuente Nueva Charter part of?
Fuente Nueva Charter is part of Fuente Nueva Charter School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 137 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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