Public School Review - Established 2003

Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary School vs. Ferndale Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary School
3850 Rohnerville Rd.
Fortuna, CA 95540
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Ferndale Elementary School
164 Shaw Ave.
Ferndale, CA 95536
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings
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Ferndale Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 301 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Norman G. Ambrosini 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 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 349 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Ferndale Elementary School ranks in the top 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 41% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-4
K-8
Total Students
301 students
349 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Ferndale Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ferndale Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
18 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Ferndale Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
19:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Fortuna Elementary School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Ferndale Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Ferndale Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#5471 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
#3717 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Ferndale Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
35-39%
(Top 50% in CA)
41%
(Top 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Fortuna Elementary School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ferndale Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Ferndale Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
43%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Fortuna Elementary School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ferndale Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Ferndale Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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25-29%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ferndale Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Ferndale Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Ferndale Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
75
49
Grade 1 Students
47
31
Grade 2 Students
72
37
Grade 3 Students
50
32
Grade 4 Students
57
43
Grade 5 Students
-
36
Grade 6 Students
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37
Grade 7 Students
-
39
Grade 8 Students
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45

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
7%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Fortuna Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Ferndale Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Ferndale Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Fortuna Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Ferndale Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Ferndale Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
35%
19%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Fortuna Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Ferndale Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Ferndale Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Fortuna Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Ferndale Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Ferndale Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% White
48%
73%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Fortuna Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Ferndale Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Ferndale Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
9%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Fortuna Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Ferndale Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Ferndale Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.64
0.43
This chart showcases the diversity score of Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Fortuna Elementary School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Ferndale Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Ferndale Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
42%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Fortuna Elementary School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Ferndale Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Ferndale Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Fortuna Elementary School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Ferndale Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Ferndale Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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