Fuente Nueva Charter

1730 Janes Rd.
Arcata, CA 95521
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 144 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Fuente Nueva Charter 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 50-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 144 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : 50-59%
  • : 60-69%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Fuente Nueva Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Fuente Nueva Charter's student population of 144 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
144 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Fuente Nueva Charter is 0.63, which is equal to 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)
(18-19)
50-59%
40%
(18-19)
60-69%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
12%
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Hispanic
29%
56%
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Black
2%
5%
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White
51%
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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0.63
This chart display the diversity score of Fuente Nueva Charter and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 schools are Fuente Nueva Charter often compared to?
Fuente Nueva Charteris often viewed alongside schools like Coastal Grove Charter, Morris Elementary School, Jacoby Creek by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Fuente Nueva Charter?
144 students attend Fuente Nueva Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Fuente Nueva Charter students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fuente Nueva Charter?
Fuente Nueva Charter has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Fuente Nueva Charter offer ?
Fuente Nueva Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Fuente Nueva Charter part of?
Fuente Nueva Charter is part of Fuente Nueva Charter School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 144 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : 50-59%
  • : 60-69%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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