Serving 257 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Richard Crane Elementary School 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 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 257 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Richard Crane Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Richard Crane Elementary School's student population of 257 students has grown by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 37% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
257 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Richard Crane Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Richard Crane Elementary School is 0.67, which is more 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
#7843 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
47%
56%
Black
5%
5%
White
31%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Richard Crane Elementary School's ranking?
Richard Crane Elementary School is ranked #7843 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Richard Crane Elementary School often compared to?
Richard Crane Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Marguerite Hahn Elementary School, University Elementary At La Fiesta, Evergreen Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Richard Crane Elementary School?
257 students attend Richard Crane Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Richard Crane Elementary School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Richard Crane Elementary School?
Richard Crane Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Richard Crane Elementary School offer ?
Richard Crane Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Richard Crane Elementary School part of?
Richard Crane Elementary School is part of Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified School District.
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