Serving 604 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Arbuckle Elementary School 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 31% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 604 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Arbuckle Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Arbuckle, CA, covering approximately 347 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 18.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Arbuckle Elementary School's student population of 604 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
604 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Arbuckle Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Arbuckle Elementary School is 0.33, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#4669 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
12%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
80%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
17%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.2%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arbuckle Elementary School's ranking?
Arbuckle Elementary School is ranked #4669 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Arbuckle Elementary School often compared to?
Arbuckle Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Williams Primary Elementary School, Maxwell Elementary School, James M. Burchfield Primary by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Arbuckle Elementary School?
604 students attend Arbuckle Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Arbuckle Elementary School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Arbuckle Elementary School?
Arbuckle Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Arbuckle Elementary School offer ?
Arbuckle Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Arbuckle Elementary School part of?
Arbuckle Elementary School is part of Pierce Joint Unified School District.
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