For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,002 students in Fortuna Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Fortuna Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
4 Schools
10,347 Schools
# Students
1,002 Students
5,790,405 Students
# Teachers
57 Teachers
267,593 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Fortuna Elementary School District, which is ranked #1498 of all 1,904 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#1465 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.63
% American Indian
4%
1%
% Asian
1%
12%
% Hispanic
41%
56%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
45%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,745 in this school district is less than the state median of $20,100. The school district revenue/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,671 is less than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$18 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,745
$20,100
Spending / Student
$17,671
$18,511
Best Fortuna Elementary School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3850 Rohnerville Rd.
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-4688
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-4688
Gr: K-4 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Linell K. Walker Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2089 Newburg Rd.
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-2519
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-2519
Gr: K-4 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
Toddy Thomas Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2800 Thomas St.
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-5197
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-5197
Gr: 5-8 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #44.
Fortuna Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
843 L St.
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-3415
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-3415
Gr: 7-8 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Fortuna Elementary School District?
Fortuna Elementary School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,002 students.
What is the rank of Fortuna Elementary School District?
Fortuna Elementary School District is ranked #1498 out of 1,904 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Fortuna Elementary School District?
45% of Fortuna Elementary School District students are White, 41% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fortuna Elementary School District?
Fortuna Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Fortuna Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,671 is less than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
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