Denair Elementary Charter Academy

3773 Madera Ave.
Denair, CA 95316

Rating

Bottom 50%

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Denair Elementary Charter Academy serves 564 students in grades Kindergarten-5.

Denair Elementary Charter Academy 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% (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 23% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Charter School
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 564 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 39%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 10% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 23% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Denair Elementary Charter Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Denair Elementary Charter Academy's student population of 564 students has grown by 5% over five school years.

The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 37% over five school years.

School Type

Charter School

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5

Total Students

564 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

33 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Calendar

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School Rankings

Denair Elementary Charter Academy 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 Denair Elementary Charter Academy is 0.57, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CA)

Overall Testing Rank

#3321 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

10%

34%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

23%

49%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

17:1

22:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

12%

Hispanic

23%

56%

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Black

n/a

White

61%

22%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.57

0.63

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Eligible for Free Lunch

50%

53%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Denair Unified School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Denair Elementary Charter Academy's ranking?

Denair Elementary Charter Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).

How many students attend Denair Elementary Charter Academy?

564 students attend Denair Elementary Charter Academy.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

61% of Denair Elementary Charter Academy students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Denair Elementary Charter Academy?

Denair Elementary Charter Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Denair Elementary Charter Academy offer ?

Denair Elementary Charter Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5

What school district is Denair Elementary Charter Academy part of?

Denair Elementary Charter Academy is part of Denair Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Charter School
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 564 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 39%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 10% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 23% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education