Cutten Elementary School

4182 Walnut Dr.
Eureka, CA 95503
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 302 students in grades 3-6, Cutten Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: 3-6
  • Enrollment: 302 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : Top 30% in CA
  • : 43% (Top 30%)
  • : 57% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Cutten Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Cutten Elementary School's student population of 302 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-6
Total Students
302 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026

School Rankings

Cutten Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cutten Elementary School is 0.56, 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#2449 out of 9523 schools
(Top 30%)
43%
34%
57%
47%
50-54%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
15%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
63%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
16%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.56
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cutten Elementary School's ranking?
Cutten Elementary School is ranked #2449 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Cutten Elementary School often compared to?
Cutten Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Freshwater Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Cutten Elementary School?
302 students attend Cutten Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Cutten Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 15% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cutten Elementary School?
Cutten Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Cutten Elementary School offer ?
Cutten Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-6
What school district is Cutten Elementary School part of?
Cutten Elementary School is part of Cutten Elementary School District.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: 3-6
  • Enrollment: 302 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 43% (Top 30%)
  • : 57% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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