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#7807 of 9,539 schools in CA

Arlanza Elementary

Elementary School · Alvord Unified · Riverside, CA

An Alvord Unified elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.

10365 Keller Ave., Riverside, CA 92505

  • Math 16% vs CA 39% (2024)
  • Reading 25% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 25:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.8Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-1.82 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.0Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency16% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency24.2% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-29.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-18.6 pts
Overall Proficiency20% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)19% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+1.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile32th
Resources & Environment3.5Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio25:1
District spending per student$18,621
Chronic Absenteeism35.8%

Students at Arlanza Elementary score 20% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency16%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
39%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency25%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 7 points since 2018, to 20% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
51%
ELA
39%
2010
Math
52%
ELA
39%
2011
Math
51%
ELA
39%
2012
Math
42%
ELA
32%
2014
Math
14%
ELA
20%
2015
Math
12%
ELA
24%
2016
Math
20%
ELA
26%
2017
Math
21%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
21%
ELA
33%
2019
Math
21%
ELA
33%
2022
Math
14%
ELA
20%
2024
Math
16%
ELA
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 29% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

98.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Arlanza 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 27Some Transit
  • Bike 57Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,451/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Riverside), 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

$84,528

Median home value

$520,800

Median rent

$1,936/mo

College educated

20.2%

Homeownership

51.2%

Poverty rate

11.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92505; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Foothill ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.0K–50.6 mi459Compare →
Terrace ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.1K–50.6 mi728Compare →
La Granada ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.8K–50.9 mi539Compare →
Jackson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified3.8K–61.2 mi691Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Alvord Unified

Schools in district
26
Rank in district
#19 of 23
District spending per student
$18,621NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Arlanza Elementary is listed in Alvord Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Arlanza Elementary

Arlanza Elementary is a public elementary school in Riverside, CA, part of Alvord Unified, serving approximately 450 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 25:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #7,807 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Arlanza Elementary

What grades does Arlanza Elementary serve?

Arlanza Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Arlanza Elementary?

Arlanza Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 450 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Arlanza Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Arlanza Elementary is 25:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Arlanza Elementary rank in CA?

Arlanza Elementary ranks #7,807 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Arlanza Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Arlanza 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 Arlanza Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Arlanza Elementary has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Arlanza Elementary a charter school?

No, Arlanza Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Arlanza Elementary a Title I school?

No, Arlanza Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Arlanza Elementary?

98.4% of students at Arlanza 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
450
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Riverside County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
35.8%
Area population (ZIP 92505)
53,063
Area average commute
35.9 min
Area median age
33.2
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 92505; 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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