Serving 240 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Arcata 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 35-39% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 240 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Arcata Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Arcata Elementary School's student population of 240 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
240 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Arcata Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Arcata Elementary School is 0.70, 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
#3560 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
21:1
American Indian
5%
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
24%
56%
Black
4%
5%
White
46%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
17%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Arcata Elementary School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arcata Elementary School's ranking?
Arcata Elementary School is ranked #3560 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Arcata Elementary School often compared to?
Arcata Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alice Birney Elementary School, Fuente Nueva Charter by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Arcata Elementary School?
240 students attend Arcata Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Arcata Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Arcata Elementary School?
Arcata Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Arcata Elementary School offer ?
Arcata Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Arcata Elementary School part of?
Arcata Elementary School is part of Arcata Elementary School District.
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