Top Rankings
Arcata Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 493 students in Arcata Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Arcata Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 48% 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
2 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
493 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
30 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Arcata Elementary School District, which is ranked #949 of all 1,910 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#875 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
29%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.63
% American Indian
5%
1%
% Asian
2%
12%
% Hispanic
23%
56%
% Black
2%
5%
% White
52%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
16%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $37,759 is higher than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $33,434 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$37,759
$19,974
Spending / Student
$33,434
$18,396
Best Arcata Elementary School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Arcata Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2400 Baldwin St.
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 822-4858
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 822-4858
Grades: K-5
| 253 students
Rank: #22.
Sunny Brae Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1430 Buttermilk Ln.
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 822-5988
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 822-5988
Grades: 6-8
| 240 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Arcata Elementary School District?
Arcata Elementary School District manages 2 public schools serving 493 students.
What is the rank of Arcata Elementary School District?
Arcata Elementary School District is ranked #949 out of 1,910 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Arcata Elementary School District?
52% of Arcata Elementary School District students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Arcata Elementary School District?
Arcata Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Arcata Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $33,434 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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