Serving 34 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Big Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 34 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Math Proficiency: 40-49%
- Reading Proficiency: 70-79%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Big Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Big Creek Elementary School's student population of 34 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
34 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Big Creek Elementary School is 0.55, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-49%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)70-79%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
20%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
62%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
18%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Big Creek Elementary School?
34 students attend Big Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Big Creek Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, and 18% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Big Creek Elementary School?
Big Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Big Creek Elementary School offer ?
Big Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Big Creek Elementary School part of?
Big Creek Elementary School is part of Big Creek Elementary School District.
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