Serving 540 students in grades Kindergarten-5, California Avenue 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 7% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% 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: 540 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: California Avenue Elementary serves the northwest part of Riverbank, CA, covering an area of approximately 1 square mile. Families typically reside within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 1.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
California Avenue Elementary School's student population of 540 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
540 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
One Town. One Team. One Dream.
School Rankings
California Avenue 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 California Avenue Elementary School is 0.27, 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
#9287 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
85%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
8%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39.4%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. 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 California Avenue Elementary School's ranking?
California Avenue Elementary School is ranked #9287 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are California Avenue Elementary School often compared to?
California Avenue Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Crossroads Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend California Avenue Elementary School?
540 students attend California Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of California Avenue Elementary School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of California Avenue Elementary School?
California Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does California Avenue Elementary School offer ?
California Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is California Avenue Elementary School part of?
California Avenue Elementary School is part of Riverbank Unified School District.
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