Excellent
#196 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 2% in state
Burnt Ranch Elementary
Elementary School · Burnt Ranch Elementary · Burnt Ranch, CA
An elementary school in Burnt Ranch, CA where students score 30 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 39, Burnt Ranch, CA 95527
- Math 57% vs CA 36% (2024)
- Reading 73% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 17:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Burnt Ranch Elementary score 61% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 16 points since 2020, reaching 65% in 2024.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 58% (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
77.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Burnt Ranch 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 2Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,448/100K
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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
$73,125
Median home value
$426,100
College educated
19.1%
Homeownership
68.3%
Poverty rate
33%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95527; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
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Burnt Ranch Elementary
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $17,956NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Burnt Ranch Elementary is listed in Burnt Ranch Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Burnt Ranch Elementary
Burnt Ranch Elementary is a public elementary school in Burnt Ranch, CA, part of Burnt Ranch Elementary, serving approximately 85 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #196 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Burnt Ranch Elementary
What grades does Burnt Ranch Elementary serve?
Burnt Ranch Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Burnt Ranch Elementary?
Burnt Ranch Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 85 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Burnt Ranch Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Burnt Ranch Elementary is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Burnt Ranch Elementary rank in CA?
Burnt Ranch Elementary ranks #196 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Burnt Ranch Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Burnt Ranch Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 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 Burnt Ranch Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Burnt Ranch Elementary has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Burnt Ranch Elementary a charter school?
No, Burnt Ranch Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Burnt Ranch Elementary a Title I school?
No, Burnt Ranch Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Burnt Ranch Elementary?
77.6% of students at Burnt Ranch 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
- 85
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Trinity County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.1%
- Phone
- (530) 629-2543
- Area population (ZIP 95527)
- 708
- Area median age
- 43
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 95527; 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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