Below Average
#8287 of 9,539 schools in CA
Alta-dutch Flat Elementary
Elementary School · Alta-dutch Flat Union Elementary · Alta, CA
An Alta-dutch Flat Union Elementary elementary school where students score 28 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 958, Alta, CA 95701
- Math 27% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 48% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 22.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Alta-dutch Flat Elementary score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2020, to 37% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
17.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 3Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average296/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$96,750
Median home value
$512,000
College educated
35.2%
Homeownership
92.3%
Poverty rate
6.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95701; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Alta-dutch Flat Union Elementary
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $17,856NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Alta-dutch Flat Elementary is listed in Alta-Dutch Flat Union Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Alta-dutch Flat Elementary
Alta-dutch Flat Elementary is a public elementary school in Alta, CA, part of Alta-dutch Flat Union Elementary, serving approximately 90 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 22.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #8,287 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Alta-dutch Flat Elementary
What grades does Alta-dutch Flat Elementary serve?
Alta-dutch Flat Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Alta-dutch Flat Elementary?
Alta-dutch Flat Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 90 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alta-dutch Flat Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Alta-dutch Flat Elementary is 22.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Alta-dutch Flat Elementary rank in CA?
Alta-dutch Flat Elementary ranks #8,287 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Alta-dutch Flat Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Alta-dutch Flat Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Alta-dutch Flat Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Alta-dutch Flat Elementary has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Alta-dutch Flat Elementary a charter school?
No, Alta-dutch Flat Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Alta-dutch Flat Elementary a Title I school?
No, Alta-dutch Flat Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Alta-dutch Flat Elementary?
17.8% of students at Alta-dutch Flat 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 90
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Placer County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.4%
- Phone
- (530) 389-8283
- Area population (ZIP 95701)
- 1,077
- Area median age
- 52.9
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 95701; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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