Below Average
#7814 of 9,539 schools in CA
Arena Elementary
Elementary School · Arena Union Elementary · Point Arena, CA
An Arena Union Elementary elementary school where students score 29 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 45, Point Arena, CA 95468
- Math 13% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 26% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 22.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Arena Elementary score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2018, to 19% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 36 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
46.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Arena 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 34Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average305/100K
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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
$104,429
Median home value
$451,400
Median rent
$1,792/mo
College educated
38.2%
Homeownership
60.8%
Poverty rate
15.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95468; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific Community CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.9 | K–12 | 0.0 mi | 66 | Compare → |
| Manchester ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–8 | 3.8 mi | 27 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Arena Union Elementary
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- The source marked this value as not applicable.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Arena Elementary is listed in Arena Union Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Arena Elementary
Arena Elementary is a public elementary school in Point Arena, CA, part of Arena Union Elementary, serving approximately 221 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 22.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #7,814 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Arena Elementary
What grades does Arena Elementary serve?
Arena Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Arena Elementary?
Arena Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 221 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arena Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Arena Elementary is 22.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Arena Elementary rank in CA?
Arena Elementary ranks #7,814 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Arena Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Arena Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Arena Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Arena Elementary has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Arena Elementary a charter school?
No, Arena Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Arena Elementary a Title I school?
No, Arena Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Arena Elementary?
46.6% of students at Arena 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
- 221
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Mendocino County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 48.0%
- Phone
- (707) 882-2131
- Area population (ZIP 95468)
- 1,992
- Area median age
- 40.5
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 95468; 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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