Arcata Elementary School vs. Fuente Nueva Charter
Should I attend Arcata Elementary School or Fuente Nueva Charter? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Arcata Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
Student Attention
Fuente Nueva Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Community Size
Overview
Serving 259 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Arcata Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
259 students
144 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
7 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
21:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2023 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
n/a
n/a
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
50-59%
n/a
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
60-69%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
36
24
Grade 1 Students
39
24
Grade 2 Students
48
24
Grade 3 Students
32
24
Grade 4 Students
54
24
Grade 5 Students
50
24
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
6%
n/a
% Asian
3%
1%
% Hispanic
21%
29%
% Black
3%
2%
% White
53%
51%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
14%
17%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.63
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%