Serving 293 students in grades 1-8, Ballico-cressey Community 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 31% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 1-8
- Enrollment: 293 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ballico Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire district and encompasses approximately 57.8 square miles in Ballico, CA, with most families typically driving 10-12 minutes to reach the school. The average distance from the school to the edge of the zone is about 4.4 miles, extending up to 9 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ballico-cressey Community Charter's student population of 293 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-8
Total Students
293 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Year Founded
1924
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ballico-cressey Community Charter 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 Ballico-cressey Community Charter is 0.47, 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
#4263 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
67%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
29%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ballico-cressey Community Charter's ranking?
Ballico-cressey Community Charter is ranked #4263 out of 9,523 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?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Ballico-cressey Community Charter?
293 students attend Ballico-cressey Community Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Ballico-cressey Community Charter students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ballico-cressey Community Charter?
Ballico-cressey Community Charter has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Ballico-cressey Community Charter offer ?
Ballico-cressey Community Charter offers enrollment in grades 1-8
What school district is Ballico-cressey Community Charter part of?
Ballico-cressey Community Charter is part of Ballico-Cressey Elementary School District.
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