Serving 56 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Eel River 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 56 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Eel River Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Eel River Charter's student population of 56 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
56 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Year Founded
1994
School Rankings
Eel River Charter ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Eel River Charter is 0.58, 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
#8871 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
28%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
43%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
48%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
9%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eel River Charter's ranking?
Eel River Charter is ranked #8871 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
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 ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Eel River Charter?
56 students attend Eel River Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Eel River Charter students are Hispanic, 43% of students are American Indian, and 9% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Eel River Charter?
Eel River Charter has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Eel River Charter offer ?
Eel River Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Eel River Charter part of?
Eel River Charter is part of Eel River Charter School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
NO SCHOOL Thanksgiving Break
November 24, 2025 (Monday)
NO SCHOOL Spring Break
April 06, 2026 (Monday)
Last Day End of 4th Qtr/2nd Semester
June 03, 2026 (Wednesday)
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