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Arcata Elementary
Elementary School · Arcata Elementary · Arcata, CA
An elementary school in Arcata, CA serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
2400 Baldwin St., Arcata, CA 95521
- Math 33% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 32% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Arcata Elementary score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 25 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 32% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 43% (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 34 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
73.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Arcata 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 67Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 91Biker’s Paradise
- City Safety: High2,282/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Arcata), 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
$54,324
Median home value
$478,600
Median rent
$1,300/mo
College educated
45%
Homeownership
36.7%
Poverty rate
26.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95521; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arcata Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.3private | K–8 | 0.8 mi | 106 | Compare → |
| Coastal Grove CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.8 | K–8 | 0.8 mi | 220 | Compare → |
| Fuente Nueva CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.7 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 140 | Compare → |
| Mad River MontessoriPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.8 mi | 6 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Arcata Elementary
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $41,678NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Arcata Elementary is listed in Arcata Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Arcata Elementary
Arcata Elementary is a public elementary school in Arcata, CA, part of Arcata Elementary, serving approximately 253 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #4,835 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Arcata Elementary
What grades does Arcata Elementary serve?
Arcata Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Arcata Elementary?
Arcata Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 253 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arcata Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Arcata Elementary is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Arcata Elementary rank in CA?
Arcata Elementary ranks #4,835 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Arcata Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Arcata Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Arcata Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Arcata Elementary has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Arcata Elementary a charter school?
No, Arcata Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Arcata Elementary a Title I school?
No, Arcata Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Arcata Elementary?
73.9% of students at Arcata 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 253
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Humboldt County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 45.5%
- Phone
- (707) 822-4858
- Area population (ZIP 95521)
- 21,684
- Area average commute
- 18.3 min
- Area median age
- 29.2
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 95521; 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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