Rail Road Flat 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 was ≤20% (which was lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 21-39% (which was lower than the California state average of 51%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students (19-20)
48 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
3 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)21-39%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
21:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
1%
Asian
(19-20)2%
12%
Hispanic
(19-20)17%
55%
Black
(19-20)n/a
5%
White
(19-20)73%
23%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)8%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
60%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Rail Road Flat Elementary School?
48 students attend Rail Road Flat Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Rail Road Flat Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What grades does Rail Road Flat Elementary School offer ?
Rail Road Flat Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Rail Road Flat Elementary School part of?
Rail Road Flat Elementary School is part of Calaveras Unified School District.
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