Below Average
#7476 of 9,539 schools in CA
Albert F. Biella Elementary
Elementary School · Santa Rosa Elementary · Santa Rosa, CA
A Santa Rosa Elementary elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2140 Jennings Ave., Santa Rosa, CA 95401
- Math 16% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 27% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 18:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Albert F. Biella Elementary score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2018, to 22% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
81.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Albert F. Biella Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 59Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 24Minimal Transit
- Bike 60Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,677/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Santa Rosa), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$93,513
Median home value
$628,900
Median rent
$1,978/mo
College educated
28.5%
Homeownership
56.5%
Poverty rate
12.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95401; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College Oak Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.5 mi | 6 | Compare → |
| James Monroe ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | K–6 | 0.5 mi | 336 | Compare → |
| Helen M. Lehman ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 2.3 | K–6 | 0.7 mi | 381 | Compare → |
| Abraham Lincoln ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | K–6 | 1.2 mi | 281 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Santa Rosa Elementary
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #4 of 12
- District spending per student
- The source marked this value as not applicable.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Albert F. Biella Elementary is listed in Santa Rosa Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Albert F. Biella Elementary
Albert F. Biella Elementary is a public elementary school in Santa Rosa, CA, part of Santa Rosa Elementary, serving approximately 234 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 18:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #7,476 of 9,539 schools in CA.
State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Albert F. Biella Elementary
What grades does Albert F. Biella Elementary serve?
Albert F. Biella Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Albert F. Biella Elementary?
Albert F. Biella Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 234 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Albert F. Biella Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Albert F. Biella Elementary is 18:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Albert F. Biella Elementary rank in CA?
Albert F. Biella Elementary ranks #7,476 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Albert F. Biella Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Albert F. Biella Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Albert F. Biella Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Albert F. Biella Elementary has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Albert F. Biella Elementary a charter school?
No, Albert F. Biella Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Albert F. Biella Elementary a Title I school?
No, Albert F. Biella Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Albert F. Biella Elementary?
81.2% of students at Albert F. Biella Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 234
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Sonoma County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.8%
- Phone
- (707) 890-3906
- Area population (ZIP 95401)
- 36,842
- Area average commute
- 22.5 min
- Area median age
- 39.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 95401; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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