Excellent
#26 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 1% in state
Douglas City Elementary
Elementary School · Douglas City Elementary · Douglas City, CA
An elementary school in Douglas City, CA where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 280, Douglas City, CA 96024
- Math 71% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 64% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Douglas City Elementary score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 10 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 67% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 66% (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
50.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Douglas City 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 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 4Somewhat 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
$46,964
Median home value
$369,700
Median rent
$1,017/mo
College educated
18.5%
Homeownership
69.9%
Poverty rate
23.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 96024; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
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Douglas City Elementary
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $16,414NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 32.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Douglas City Elementary is listed in Douglas City Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Douglas City Elementary
Douglas City Elementary is a public elementary school in Douglas City, CA, part of Douglas City Elementary, serving approximately 165 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 out of 10 and ranks #26 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Douglas City Elementary
What grades does Douglas City Elementary serve?
Douglas City Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Douglas City Elementary?
Douglas City Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 165 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Douglas City Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Douglas City Elementary is 18.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Douglas City Elementary rank in CA?
Douglas City Elementary ranks #26 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Douglas City Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Douglas City Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 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 Douglas City Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Douglas City Elementary has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Douglas City Elementary a charter school?
No, Douglas City Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Douglas City Elementary a Title I school?
No, Douglas City Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Douglas City Elementary?
50.9% of students at Douglas City 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
- 165
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Trinity County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.7%
- Phone
- (530) 623-6350
- Area population (ZIP 96024)
- 1,029
- Area median age
- 54.8
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 96024; 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
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