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#9366 of 9,539 schools in CA
Coarsegold Elementary
Elementary School · Yosemite Unified · Coarsegold, CA
A Yosemite Unified elementary school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
45426 Road 415, Coarsegold, CA 93614
- Math 14% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 18% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 20.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Coarsegold Elementary score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 44 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 16% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 32% (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 40 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
74.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Coarsegold 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 7Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated839/100K
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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
$87,393
Median home value
$355,100
Median rent
$1,859/mo
College educated
26.6%
Homeownership
86.8%
Poverty rate
10.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93614; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rivergold ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | K–8 | 4.8 mi | 433 | Compare → |
| Yosemite Falls Education CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K–12 | Not available | 33 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Yosemite Unified
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $16,598NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Coarsegold Elementary is listed in Yosemite Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Coarsegold Elementary
Coarsegold Elementary is a public elementary school in Coarsegold, CA, part of Yosemite Unified, serving approximately 321 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 20.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 out of 10 and ranks #9,366 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Coarsegold Elementary
What grades does Coarsegold Elementary serve?
Coarsegold Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Coarsegold Elementary?
Coarsegold Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 321 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Coarsegold Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Coarsegold Elementary is 20.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Coarsegold Elementary rank in CA?
Coarsegold Elementary ranks #9,366 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Coarsegold Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Coarsegold Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 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 Coarsegold Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Coarsegold Elementary has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Coarsegold Elementary a charter school?
No, Coarsegold Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Coarsegold Elementary a Title I school?
No, Coarsegold Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Coarsegold Elementary?
74.5% of students at Coarsegold 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
- 321
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Madera County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 46.7%
- Phone
- (559) 683-4842
- Area population (ZIP 93614)
- 11,144
- Area average commute
- 40.8 min
- Area median age
- 43.8
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 93614; 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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