Serving 308 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Chawanakee Charter 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 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). 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 31:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 308 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 31:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Chawanakee Charter's student population of 308 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
308 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Chawanakee Charter ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chawanakee Charter is 0.52, 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
#6267 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
31:1
21:1
American Indian
7%
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
17%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
67%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chawanakee Charter's ranking?
Chawanakee Charter is ranked #6267 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Chawanakee Charter often compared to?
Chawanakee Charteris often viewed alongside schools like North Fork Elementary School, Spring Valley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Chawanakee Charter?
The graduation rate of Chawanakee Charter is 90%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Chawanakee Charter?
308 students attend Chawanakee Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Chawanakee Charter students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chawanakee Charter?
Chawanakee Charter has a student ration of 31:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Chawanakee Charter offer ?
Chawanakee Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Chawanakee Charter part of?
Chawanakee Charter is part of Chawanakee Unified School District.
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