Serving 482 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Patricia Beatty Elementary School 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 23% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 482 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Patricia Beatty Elementary School's student population of 482 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
482 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Patricia Beatty Elementary School 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 Patricia Beatty Elementary School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5911 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
33%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
47%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1

American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
12%

Hispanic
80%
56%

Black
6%
5%

White
4%
20%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a

Two or more races
5%
6%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
54%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Patricia Beatty Elementary School's ranking?
Patricia Beatty Elementary School is ranked #5911 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Patricia Beatty Elementary School often compared to?
Patricia Beatty Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fremont Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Patricia Beatty Elementary School?
482 students attend Patricia Beatty Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Patricia Beatty Elementary School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Patricia Beatty Elementary School?
Patricia Beatty Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Patricia Beatty Elementary School offer ?
Patricia Beatty Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Patricia Beatty Elementary School part of?
Patricia Beatty Elementary School is part of Riverside Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Patricia Beatty Elementary School located?
Patricia Beatty Elementary School is located in the Northside neighborhood of Riverside, CA. There are 1 other public schools located in Northside.
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