Very Good
#2430 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 26% in state
Eel River Charter
Elementary School · Eel River Charter District · Covelo, CA
A charter elementary school in Covelo, CA where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 218, Covelo, CA 95428
- Math 14% vs CA 36% (2024)
- Reading 10% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Eel River Charter score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 7-year record (2018–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 12% in 2024.
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 12% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 11% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 12 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
96.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Eel River Charter 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 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average305/100K
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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
$44,286
Median home value
$376,400
Median rent
$913/mo
College educated
12.6%
Homeownership
57.8%
Poverty rate
34.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95428; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round Valley ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–8 | 0.5 mi | 328 | 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.
Eel River Charter District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $16,585NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Eel River Charter is listed in Eel River Charter District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Eel River Charter
Eel River Charter is a public elementary school in Covelo, CA, part of Eel River Charter District, serving approximately 56 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,430 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 11% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Eel River Charter
What grades does Eel River Charter serve?
Eel River Charter serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Eel River Charter?
Eel River Charter has an enrollment of approximately 56 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eel River Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Eel River Charter is 18.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Eel River Charter rank in CA?
Eel River Charter ranks #2,430 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Eel River Charter's MySchoolScout rating?
Eel River Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Eel River Charter?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Eel River Charter has 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 11% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Eel River Charter a charter school?
Yes, Eel River Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Eel River Charter a Title I school?
No, Eel River Charter is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Eel River Charter?
96.4% of students at Eel River Charter 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 56
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Mendocino County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.6%
- Phone
- (707) 983-6946
- Area population (ZIP 95428)
- 2,667
- Area median age
- 40.2
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 95428; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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