Serving 376 students in grades Kindergarten-5, John Reed Primary 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 16% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 376 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: John Reed Primary serves a central area in Rohnert Park, CA, covering approximately 1.6 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
John Reed Primary's student population of 376 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
376 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Year Founded
1962
School Calendar
School Motto
Leap into the Future
School Rankings
John Reed Primary 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 John Reed Primary is 0.41, 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
#7624 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
76%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
10%
20%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.5%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Reed Primary's ranking?
John Reed Primary is ranked #7624 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are John Reed Primary often compared to?
John Reed Primaryis often viewed alongside schools like Marguerite Hahn Elementary School, Evergreen Elementary School, University Elementary At La Fiesta by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend John Reed Primary?
376 students attend John Reed Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of John Reed Primary students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John Reed Primary?
John Reed Primary has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does John Reed Primary offer ?
John Reed Primary offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is John Reed Primary part of?
John Reed Primary is part of Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified School District.
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