Arcata Elementary School serves 259 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Arcata Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 259 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Arcata Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Arcata Elementary School's student population of 259 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
259 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Arcata Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Arcata Elementary School is 0.66, which is more 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
#2023 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
21:1
American Indian
6%
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
21%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
53%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arcata Elementary School's ranking?
Arcata Elementary School is ranked #2023 out of 3,649 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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Arcata Elementary School?
259 students attend Arcata Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Arcata Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Arcata Elementary School?
Arcata Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Arcata Elementary School offer ?
Arcata Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Arcata Elementary School part of?
Arcata Elementary School is part of Arcata Elementary School District.
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