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Ravenswood City Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,445 students in Ravenswood City Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Ravenswood City Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
4 Schools
10,323 Schools
# Students
1,445 Students
5,788,587 Students
# Teachers
85 Teachers
267,491 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Ravenswood City Elementary School District, which is ranked #1883 of all 1,903 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1859 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
29%
Graduation Rate
(12-13)<50%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)48.8%
27.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.31
0.63
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
12%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hispanic
82%
56%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Black
5%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% White
2%
20%
Showing 2009–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
8%
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 14-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $50,305 is higher than the state median of $26,022. The school district revenue/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $55,400 is higher than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 43% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$73 MM
$150,628 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$80 MM
$130,845 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$50,305
$26,022
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$55,400
$22,604
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Ravenswood City Elementary School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Belle Haven Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
415 Ivy Dr.
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 329-2898
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 329-2898
Gr: K-5 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Costano Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2695 Fordham St.
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 329-2830
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 329-2830
Gr: K-5 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2450 Ralmar St.
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 329-2828
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 329-2828
Gr: 6-8 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Los Robles-ronald Mcnair Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2033 Pulgas Ave.
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 329-2888
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 329-2888
Gr: K-5 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ravenswood City Elementary School District?
Ravenswood City Elementary School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,445 students.
What is the rank of Ravenswood City Elementary School District?
Ravenswood City Elementary School District is ranked #1883 out of 1,903 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ravenswood City Elementary School District?
82% of Ravenswood City Elementary School District students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Hawaiian, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ravenswood City Elementary School District?
Ravenswood City Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Ravenswood City Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $55,400 is higher than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 43% over four school years.
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