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#6666 of 9,539 schools in CA
Calpella Elementary
Elementary School · Ukiah Unified · Ukiah, CA
An Ukiah Unified elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
151 Moore St., Ukiah, CA 95482
- Math 22% vs CA 41% (2024)
- Reading 20% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 22.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Calpella Elementary score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2018, to 21% in 2024, across a 15-year record (2010–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2010-2024) · reading/ELA 26% (multi-year average, 2010-2024)
Based on 26 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
80.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Calpella 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 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,998/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ukiah), 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
$70,063
Median home value
$473,000
Median rent
$1,335/mo
College educated
21.4%
Homeownership
56.2%
Poverty rate
15.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95482; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Waldorf School of Mendocino CountyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.2 mi | 85 | Compare → |
| The Waldorf School of Mendocino CountyPrivate · tuition | 6.5 | PK–8 | 0.2 mi | 83 | Compare → |
| Deep Valley ChristianPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 2.3 mi | 101 | Compare → |
| Deep Valley ChristianPrivate · tuition | 4.7 | PK–6 | 2.3 mi | 95 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Ukiah Unified
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #9 of 11
- District spending per student
- $18,478NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Calpella Elementary is listed in Ukiah Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Calpella Elementary
Calpella Elementary is a public elementary school in Ukiah, CA, part of Ukiah Unified, serving approximately 477 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 22.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #6,666 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Calpella Elementary
What grades does Calpella Elementary serve?
Calpella Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Calpella Elementary?
Calpella Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 477 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Calpella Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Calpella Elementary is 22.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Calpella Elementary rank in CA?
Calpella Elementary ranks #6,666 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Calpella Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Calpella Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Calpella Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Calpella Elementary has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).
Is Calpella Elementary a charter school?
No, Calpella Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Calpella Elementary a Title I school?
No, Calpella Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Calpella Elementary?
80.9% of students at Calpella 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 477
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Mendocino County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.5%
- Phone
- (707) 472-5630
- Area population (ZIP 95482)
- 33,396
- Area average commute
- 22 min
- Area median age
- 39.2
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 95482; 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, 2010-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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