Below Average
#8078 of 9,539 schools in CA
Gazelle Elementary
Elementary School · Gazelle Union Elementary · Gazelle, CA
A Gazelle Union Elementary elementary school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 6, Gazelle, CA 96034
- Math 23% vs CA 36% (2024)
- Reading 19% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Gazelle Elementary score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 28 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 21% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 36% (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 27 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
68.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Gazelle 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 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low237/100K
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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
$56,875
Median home value
$292,200
Median rent
$877/mo
College educated
30.2%
Homeownership
81.2%
Poverty rate
4.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 96034; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Gazelle Union Elementary
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $22,314NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Gazelle Elementary is listed in Gazelle Union Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gazelle Elementary
Gazelle Elementary is a public elementary school in Gazelle, CA, part of Gazelle Union Elementary, serving approximately 35 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #8,078 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gazelle Elementary
What grades does Gazelle Elementary serve?
Gazelle Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Gazelle Elementary?
Gazelle Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 35 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gazelle Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Gazelle Elementary is 17.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gazelle Elementary rank in CA?
Gazelle Elementary ranks #8,078 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Gazelle Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Gazelle Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Gazelle Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gazelle Elementary has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Gazelle Elementary a charter school?
No, Gazelle Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gazelle Elementary a Title I school?
No, Gazelle Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gazelle Elementary?
68.6% of students at Gazelle 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
- 35
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Siskiyou County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.7%
- Phone
- (530) 435-2321
- Area population (ZIP 96034)
- 325
- Area median age
- 45
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 96034; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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