Serving 274 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Albert F. Biella 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 20-24% (which was lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 was lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
274 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1989
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#7265 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
76%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
14%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.4%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Blue Herons
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Albert F. Biella Elementary School's ranking?
Albert F. Biella Elementary School is ranked #7265 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Albert F. Biella Elementary School?
274 students attend Albert F. Biella Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Albert F. Biella Elementary School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Albert F. Biella Elementary School?
Albert F. Biella Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Albert F. Biella Elementary School offer ?
Albert F. Biella Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Albert F. Biella Elementary School part of?
Albert F. Biella Elementary School is part of Santa Rosa Elementary School District.
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