Alvina Elementary Charter
Tel:
(559)864-9411
- Alvina Elementary Charter serves 182 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 40-44% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Alvina Elementary Charter places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Alvina Elementary Charter's student population of 182 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 182 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 10 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Alvina Elementary Charter's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has decreased from 19:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Alvina Elementary Charter is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #5542 out of 9,595 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 11% |
| Hispanic | 85% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 6% |
| White | 14% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.26 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 70% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Alvina Elementary School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Alvina Elementary Charter is Marc High School (2.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Caruthers Elementary School (2.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Caruthers Elementary School (2.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Caruthers Caruthers Elementary School Grades: K-8 | 830 students
2.3 miles
13699 S. Quince, Quince Ave. A
Caruthers, CA 93609
(559)864-6500 2.3 K-8 830 - Caruthers Marc High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 18 students
2.3 miles
2580 W. Tahoe Ave.
Caruthers, CA 93609
(559)495-6443 2.3 9-12 18 - Caruthers Caruthers High School Grades: 9-12 | 594 students
2.6 miles
2580 W. Tahoe Ave.
Caruthers, CA 93609
(559)864-6500 2.6 9-12 594 - Fresno Monroe Elementary School Grades: K-8 | 170 students
3.4 miles
11842 S. Chestnut Ave.
Fresno, CA 93725
(559)834-2895 3.4 K-8 170 - Fresno Pacific Union Elementary School Grades: K-8 | 399 students
4.0 miles
2065 E. Bowles Ave.
Fresno, CA 93725
(559)834-2533 4.0 K-8 399
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