Capay Joint Union Elementary School serves 198 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Capay Joint Union 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 25-29% (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 35-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 198 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Capay Joint Union Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Capay Joint Union Elementary School's student population of 198 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
198 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
Capay Joint Union 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 Capay Joint Union Elementary School is 0.49, 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
#2274 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
49%

Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1

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

Hispanic
39%
56%

Black
n/a
5%

White
60%
21%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
51%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 Capay Joint Union Elementary School's ranking?
Capay Joint Union Elementary School is ranked #2274 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Capay Joint Union Elementary School often compared to?
Capay Joint Union Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Plaza Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% 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 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Capay Joint Union Elementary School?
198 students attend Capay Joint Union Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Capay Joint Union Elementary School students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Capay Joint Union Elementary School?
Capay Joint Union Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Capay Joint Union Elementary School offer ?
Capay Joint Union Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Capay Joint Union Elementary School part of?
Capay Joint Union Elementary School is part of Capay Joint Union Elementary School District.
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