Very Good
#2704 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 28% in state
Denair Elementary Charter Academy
Elementary School · Denair Unified · Denair, CA
A Denair Unified charter elementary school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3460 Lester Rd., Denair, CA 95316
- Math 19% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 28% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Denair Elementary Charter Academy score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 10-year record (2015–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 23% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2015-2024) · reading/ELA 26% (multi-year average, 2015-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
68.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Denair Elementary Charter Academy 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 51Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low230/100K
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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
$96,593
Median home value
$453,600
Median rent
$1,387/mo
College educated
20.7%
Homeownership
65.9%
Poverty rate
11.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95316; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denair Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.5 | K–12 | 0.1 mi | 147 | Compare → |
| Reyn FrancaPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | 3–12 | 0.3 mi | 32 | Compare → |
| Turlock Christian Jr/sr High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–12 | 1.6 mi | 540 | Compare → |
| Hearthstone ChristianPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–12 | 1.7 mi | 28 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Denair Unified
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $16,696NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Denair Elementary Charter Academy is listed in Denair Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Denair Elementary Charter Academy
Denair Elementary Charter Academy is a public elementary school in Denair, CA, part of Denair Unified, serving approximately 564 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,704 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Denair Elementary Charter Academy
What grades does Denair Elementary Charter Academy serve?
Denair Elementary Charter Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Denair Elementary Charter Academy?
Denair Elementary Charter Academy has an enrollment of approximately 564 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Denair Elementary Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Denair Elementary Charter Academy is 18.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Denair Elementary Charter Academy rank in CA?
Denair Elementary Charter Academy ranks #2,704 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Denair Elementary Charter Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Denair Elementary Charter Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Denair Elementary Charter Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Denair Elementary Charter Academy has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Is Denair Elementary Charter Academy a charter school?
Yes, Denair Elementary Charter Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Denair Elementary Charter Academy a Title I school?
No, Denair Elementary Charter Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Denair Elementary Charter Academy?
68.4% of students at Denair Elementary Charter Academy 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
- 564
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Stanislaus County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.0%
- Phone
- (209) 632-8887
- Area population (ZIP 95316)
- 7,594
- Area average commute
- 33.4 min
- Area median age
- 36.7
Official sources & links
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 95316; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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