Skip to main content

Average

#5412 of 9,539 schools in CA

Cutten Elementary

Elementary School · Cutten Elementary · Eureka, CA

An elementary school in Eureka, CA serving grades 3rd – 6th.

4182 Walnut Dr., Eureka, CA 95503

  • Math 50% vs CA 38% (2024)
  • Reading 51% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 25.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.2Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data12
Annual Change-1.41 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.6Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
View breakdown
Math Proficiency49.8% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency51% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg+4.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+8.2 pts
Overall Proficiency50% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)50% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+0.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile64th
Resources & Environment3.2Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio25.2:1
District spending per student$13,254
Chronic Absenteeism18.9%

Students at Cutten Elementary score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency50%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
38%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency51%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 15 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 50% recently.

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
63%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
65%
2011
Math
74%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
60%
2014
Math
43%
ELA
42%
2015
Math
40%
ELA
48%
2016
Math
43%
ELA
50%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
50%
2018
Math
43%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
43%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
48%
ELA
57%
2024
Math
50%
ELA
51%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

44%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

See how we rate

The neighborhood

Where Cutten 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 38Car-Dependent
  • Bike 61Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,301/100K

Powered byWalk Score

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

$76,708

Median home value

$411,500

Median rent

$1,485/mo

College educated

29.4%

Homeownership

69.7%

Poverty rate

15.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95503; 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
Glen PaulEnrollment path unverified3.9K–120.2 mi121Compare →
Northern United - Humboldt CharterCharter · enrollment unverified9.3K–120.6 mi315Compare →
Washington ElementaryEnrollment path unverified3.5K–50.8 mi469Compare →
Grant ElementaryEnrollment path unverified3.0K–51.0 mi273Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Cutten Elementary

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$13,254NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Cutten Elementary

Cutten Elementary is a public elementary school in Eureka, CA, part of Cutten Elementary, serving approximately 302 students in grades 3rd-6th with a 25.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #5,412 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Cutten Elementary

What grades does Cutten Elementary serve?

Cutten Elementary serves students in grades 3rd through 6th.

How many students attend Cutten Elementary?

Cutten Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 302 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Cutten Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Cutten Elementary is 25.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Cutten Elementary rank in CA?

Cutten Elementary ranks #5,412 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Cutten Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Cutten Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Cutten Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Cutten Elementary has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Cutten Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Cutten Elementary a Title I school?

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

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

44.0% of students at Cutten 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
3rd – 6th
Enrollment
302
Student-Teacher Ratio
25.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
12
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Town
County
Humboldt County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.9%
Area population (ZIP 95503)
24,442
Area average commute
16.8 min
Area median age
44.1
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 95503; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

Related reading

Get school insights in your inbox

New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.