Serving 190 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Guerneville Elementary (Charter) ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 190 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Guerneville Elementary (Charter) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Guerneville Elementary (Charter)'s student population of 190 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
190 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Year Founded
1949
School Calendar
School Rankings
Guerneville 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 Guerneville Elementary (Charter) is 0.59, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#4742 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
35%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
53%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Guerneville Elementary (Charter)'s ranking?
Guerneville Elementary (Charter) is ranked #4742 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Guerneville Elementary (Charter) often compared to?
Guerneville Elementary (Charter)is often viewed alongside schools like Forestville Elementary School, Monte Rio Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Guerneville Elementary (Charter)?
190 students attend Guerneville Elementary (Charter).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Guerneville Elementary (Charter) students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Guerneville Elementary (Charter)?
Guerneville Elementary (Charter) has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Guerneville Elementary (Charter) offer ?
Guerneville Elementary (Charter) offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Guerneville Elementary (Charter) part of?
Guerneville Elementary (Charter) is part of Guerneville Elementary School District.
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