Fort Ross Elementary School

30600 Seaview Rd.
Cazadero, CA 95421
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Fort Ross Elementary School serves 12 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 12 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • Math Proficiency
    : <50%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : ≥50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Fort Ross Elementary School's student population of 12 students has declined by 50% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
12 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Fort Ross Elementary School 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
<50%
40%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
≥50%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
12%
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Hispanic
58%
56%
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Black
n/a
5%
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White
25%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
17%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.58
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Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
14%
7%
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Source: 2021-2022 (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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Fort Ross Elementary School?
12 students attend Fort Ross Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Fort Ross Elementary School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, and 17% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fort Ross Elementary School?
Fort Ross Elementary School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Fort Ross Elementary School offer ?
Fort Ross Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Fort Ross Elementary School part of?
Fort Ross Elementary School is part of Fort Ross Elementary School District.

School Reviews

5   4/12/2009
Fort Ross School offers small class size and excellent teachers who are committed to student success. The school is located in a beautiful redwood forest. Individual attention is availiable when a student has extra needs. There has been strong parent involvement and students average STAR testing scores are twice the state average.
- Posted by Parent - janin

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 12 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • Math Proficiency
    : <50%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : ≥50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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