Coarsegold Elementary School
Coarsegold Elementary School serves 260 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Coarsegold 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 6-9% (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 20-24% (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 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 260 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Coarsegold Elementary School's student population of 260 students has declined by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 43% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
260 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Coarsegold 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 Coarsegold Elementary School is 0.64, which is more 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
#3390 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
22:1
American Indian
7%
n/a
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
29%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
52%
22%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Coarsegold Elementary School?
260 students attend Coarsegold Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Coarsegold Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Coarsegold Elementary School?
Coarsegold Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Coarsegold Elementary School offer ?
Coarsegold Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Coarsegold Elementary School part of?
Coarsegold Elementary School is part of Yosemite Unified School District.
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