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Alvina Elementary Charter

295 West Saginaw Ave.
Caruthers, CA 93609
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 176 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Alvina Elementary Charter 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 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 176 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Top 50% in CA
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Alvina Elementary Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Alvina Elementary Charter's student population of 176 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
176 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers

School Rankings

Alvina Elementary Charter 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 Alvina Elementary Charter is 0.19, 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#3560 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
35-39%
34%
45-49%
47%
11-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
90%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
8%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.19
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Alvina Elementary Charter's ranking?
Alvina Elementary Charter is ranked #3560 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
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 Alvina Elementary Charter?
176 students attend Alvina Elementary Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Alvina Elementary Charter students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alvina Elementary Charter?
Alvina Elementary Charter has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Alvina Elementary Charter offer ?
Alvina Elementary Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Alvina Elementary Charter part of?
Alvina Elementary Charter is part of Alvina Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 176 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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