Etna Elementary

Etna Elementary is a public elementary school in Etna, CA, part of the Scott Valley Unified. The school serves approximately 127 students in grades 3rd – 5th with a student-teacher ratio of 21.2:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8/10, placing it in the 96.7th percentile among CA schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 44% proficiency in math, 5 points above the state average and 42% in reading/language arts, 3 points below the state average. The school scores particularly well in student growth (9.9/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $69,559, where 31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a remote rural setting.

With an enrollment of 127 students, Etna Elementary is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

The student-teacher ratio at Etna Elementary is 21.2:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.

Located in a rural area, Etna Elementary may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.