Serving 518 students in grades Kindergarten-5, S. Christa Mcauliffe 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 23% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 518 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
S. Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School's student population of 518 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
518 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
S. Christa Mcauliffe 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 S. Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School is 0.51, 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
#5461 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
10%
12%
Hispanic
69%
56%
Black
5%
5%
White
9%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is S. Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School's ranking?
S. Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School is ranked #5461 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are S. Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School often compared to?
S. Christa Mcauliffe Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Promenade Elementary School, Collett Elementary School, Phillip M. Stokoe Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend S. Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School?
518 students attend S. Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of S. Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 9% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of S. Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School?
S. Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does S. Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School offer ?
S. Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is S. Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School part of?
S. Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School is part of Alvord Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is S. Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School located?
S. Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School is located in the La Sierra neighborhood of Riverside, CA. There are 5 other public schools located in La Sierra.
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