Arcata Elementary School
Tel:
(707)822-4858
- Arcata Elementary School serves 297 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- 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.
- Arcata Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77%.
School Overview
- Arcata Elementary School's student population of 297 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2003) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 297 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 15 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Arcata Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 9,584 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 has increased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Arcata Elementary School is 0.60, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #3752 out of 9584 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| 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 | 20:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | 2% | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 20% | 54% |
| Black | 2% | 5% |
| White | 58% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 16% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.60 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 65% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Arcata Elementary School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Arcata Elementary School is Arcata High School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Coastal Grove Charter (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Trillium Charter (0.5 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Arcata Arcata High School Grades: 9-12 | 889 students
0.5 miles
1720 M St.
Arcata, CA 95521
(707)825-2400 0.5 9-12 889 - Arcata Pacific Coast High (Continuation School) Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 57 students
0.5 miles
1720 M St.
Arcata, CA 95521
(707)822-2443 0.5 9-12 57 - Arcata Six Rivers Charter High School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 98 students
0.5 miles
1720 M St.
Arcata, CA 95521
(707)825-2428 0.5 9-12 98 - Arcata Trillium Charter Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 45 students
0.5 miles
1464 Spear Ave.
Arcata, CA 95521
(707)822-4721 0.5 K-5 45 - Arcata Coastal Grove Charter Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 231 students
0.6 miles
1897 S St.
Arcata, CA 95521
(707)825-8804 0.6 K-8 231
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