Serving 151 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Big Springs Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 30:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 151 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 30:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Big Springs Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire Montague, CA school district, encompassing approximately 87.9 square miles. Typically, families can expect a drive of 10 to 15 minutes to reach the school, with the farthest edge of the zone located about 8.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Big Springs Elementary School's student population of 151 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 44% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
151 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Big Springs Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Big Springs Elementary School is 0.70, 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
#5734 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
30:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Asian
28%
12%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 31-year historical data
Hispanic
13%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
White
44%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
13%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 17-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.1%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
Showing 2010–2024. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Big Springs Elementary School's ranking?
Big Springs Elementary School is ranked #5734 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Big Springs Elementary School often compared to?
Big Springs Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Butteville Elementary School, Golden Eagle Charter, Butte Valley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% 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 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Big Springs Elementary School?
151 students attend Big Springs Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Big Springs Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Big Springs Elementary School?
Big Springs Elementary School has a student ration of 30:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Big Springs Elementary School offer ?
Big Springs Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Big Springs Elementary School part of?
Big Springs Elementary School is part of Big Springs Union Elementary School District.
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