Serving 276 students in grades Kindergarten-5, El Centro Elementary School 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 was 30-34% (which was lower than the California state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the California state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 was equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
276 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)30-34%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)40-44%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
55%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
41%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CA state average).
How many students attend El Centro Elementary School?
276 students attend El Centro Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of El Centro Elementary School students are Hispanic, 41% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of El Centro Elementary School?
El Centro Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does El Centro Elementary School offer ?
El Centro Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is El Centro Elementary School part of?
El Centro Elementary School is part of Napa Valley Unified School District.
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