5.3avg / 10

Cutten Elementary School District

School District · Eureka, California

Last updated: October 2026

Students: 561

Teachers (FTE): 27

Estimated Scores: 50%

Avg Rating

5.3

out of 10

Schools

2 elem

Enrollment

561

Student-Teacher Ratio

20.8:1

Avg Rating

5.3

out of 10

Schools

2 elem

Enrollment

561

Student-Teacher Ratio

20.8:1

How this district compares

California rank

#622 of 713

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-1.0

below California avg

Per-pupil spending

$13,254

$4,393 vs California median

District size

561 students

Smaller than California median

Top-Rated Schools in Cutten Elementary

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (1 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	Enrollment
1	Cutten Elementary	4.0 / 10	Elementary	—	302

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About Cutten Elementary

Cutten Elementary is a Eureka, California school district serving 2 schools.The district educates 561 students with a student-teacher ratio of 20.8:1. District-level spending was $13,254 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 5.3/10, Cutten Elementary demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Cutten Elementary, which has a composite score of 4.0/10.

In standardized testing, Cutten Elementary students show an average math proficiency of 50.9% and ELA proficiency of 52.0%.

The district includes 2 elementary schools.

District Map

Schools in Cutten Elementary, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency50.9%

School

State

Not reported

ELA Proficiency52.0%

School

State

Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Cutten Elementary with test data.

Schools in Cutten Elementary

2 schools

Elementary Schools2

District Details

State: California
City: Eureka
Total Enrollment: 561
Teachers (FTE): 27
District spending per student: $13,254NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate: 13.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year: 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Cutten Elementary?

Cutten Elementary has 2 schools in total — 2 elementary. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Cutten Elementary?

The average composite rating for Cutten Elementary is 5.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in Cutten Elementary?

Cutten Elementary's district-level spending was $13,254 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Cutten Elementary?

The average student-teacher ratio in Cutten Elementary is 20.8:1.

What is the top-rated school in Cutten Elementary?

Cutten Elementary is the highest-rated school in Cutten Elementary with a composite score of 4.0/10.

What are the test scores in Cutten Elementary?

Across schools in Cutten Elementary with test data, the average math proficiency is 50.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 52.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating: 5.3/10
Math Proficiency: 50.9%
ELA Proficiency: 52.0%

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.