Cantua Elementary School serves 178 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Cantua Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 178 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cantua Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Cantua Elementary School's student population of 178 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
178 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Cantua 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 Cantua Elementary School is 0.04, 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
#3340 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
49%

Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1

American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%

Hispanic
98%
56%

Black
n/a
5%

White
2%
21%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
51%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 Cantua Elementary School's ranking?
Cantua Elementary School is ranked #3340 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Cantua Elementary School?
178 students attend Cantua Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Cantua Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cantua Elementary School?
Cantua Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Cantua Elementary School offer ?
Cantua Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Cantua Elementary School part of?
Cantua Elementary School is part of Golden Plains Unified School District.
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