Excellent
#659 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 7% in state
Alvina Elementary Charter
Elementary School · Alvina Elementary · Caruthers, CA
A charter elementary school in Caruthers, CA where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
295 West Saginaw Ave., Caruthers, CA 93609
- Math 40% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 40% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Alvina Elementary Charter score 41% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 9 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 40% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 42% (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 40 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
77.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Alvina Elementary Charter 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average398/100K
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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
$68,454
Median home value
$263,100
Median rent
$1,227/mo
College educated
15.6%
Homeownership
48.6%
Poverty rate
13.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93609; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maat K12Private · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 11 | Compare → |
| Caruthers ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K–8 | 2.3 mi | 838 | Compare → |
| Monroe ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | K–8 | 3.4 mi | 152 | Compare → |
| Pacific Union ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | K–8 | 4.0 mi | 345 | 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.
Alvina Elementary
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $16,597NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 34.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Alvina Elementary Charter is listed in Alvina Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Alvina Elementary Charter
Alvina Elementary Charter is a public elementary school in Caruthers, CA, part of Alvina Elementary, serving approximately 176 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #659 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Alvina Elementary Charter
What grades does Alvina Elementary Charter serve?
Alvina Elementary Charter serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Alvina Elementary Charter?
Alvina Elementary Charter has an enrollment of approximately 176 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alvina Elementary Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Alvina Elementary Charter is 19.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Alvina Elementary Charter rank in CA?
Alvina Elementary Charter ranks #659 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Alvina Elementary Charter's MySchoolScout rating?
Alvina Elementary Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Alvina Elementary Charter?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Alvina Elementary Charter has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Alvina Elementary Charter a charter school?
Yes, Alvina Elementary Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Alvina Elementary Charter a Title I school?
No, Alvina Elementary Charter is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Alvina Elementary Charter?
77.8% of students at Alvina Elementary Charter 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
- 176
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Fresno County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.4%
- Phone
- (559) 864-9411
- Area population (ZIP 93609)
- 5,071
- Area median age
- 30.7
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 93609; 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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