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Serving 595 students in grades Kindergarten-6, A. E. Arnold Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 595 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
A. E. Arnold Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
A. E. Arnold Elementary School's student population of 595 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
595 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
A. E. Arnold Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of A. E. Arnold Elementary School is 0.72, which is more 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
#1472 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
32%
12%
Hispanic
36%
56%
Black
5%
5%
White
22%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A. E. Arnold Elementary School's ranking?
A. E. Arnold Elementary School is ranked #1472 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are A. E. Arnold Elementary School often compared to?
A. E. Arnold Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Margaret Landell Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend A. E. Arnold Elementary School?
595 students attend A. E. Arnold Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of A. E. Arnold Elementary School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Asian, 22% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of A. E. Arnold Elementary School?
A. E. Arnold Elementary School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does A. E. Arnold Elementary School offer ?
A. E. Arnold Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is A. E. Arnold Elementary School part of?
A. E. Arnold Elementary School is part of Cypress Elementary School District.
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