Alvina Elementary Charter

295 W. Saginaw Ave.
Caruthers, CA 93609
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 178 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Alvina Elementary Charter ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to 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 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 178 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Top 50% in CA
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Alvina Elementary Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Alvina Elementary Charter's student population of 178 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
178 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Alvina Elementary Charter ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alvina Elementary Charter is 0.19, 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#3907 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Alvina Elementary Charter, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Alvina Elementary 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 Alvina Elementary 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.
11-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Alvina Elementary Charter and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Alvina Elementary Charter and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Asian
2%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Alvina Elementary Charter and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
90%
56%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Alvina Elementary Charter and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Alvina Elementary Charter and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
White
8%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Alvina Elementary Charter and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Alvina Elementary Charter and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Alvina Elementary Charter.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.19
This chart displays the diversity score of Alvina Elementary Charter and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Alvina Elementary Charter and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alvina Elementary Charter and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Alvina Elementary Charter's ranking?
Alvina Elementary Charter is ranked #3907 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% 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 Alvina Elementary Charter?
178 students attend Alvina Elementary Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Alvina Elementary Charter students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alvina Elementary Charter?
Alvina Elementary Charter has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Alvina Elementary Charter offer ?
Alvina Elementary Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Alvina Elementary Charter part of?
Alvina Elementary Charter is part of Alvina Elementary School District.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
First Day of School
August 14, 2024 (Wednesday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break - No School
April 14, 2025 (Monday)
Spring Break - No School
April 21, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day of School - Noon Dismissal
June 06, 2025 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 178 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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