Below Average
#7348 of 9,539 schools in CA
North Elementary
Elementary School · Tracy Joint Unified
2875 Holly Dr., Tracy, CA 95376
Enrollment
731
Student-Teacher
21.5:1
Score
4.9
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
731
Student-Teacher
21.5:1
Score
4.9
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#7,348 of 9,539
In Tracy
#26 of 31
public schools
In district
#15 of 18
Tracy Joint Unified
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North Elementary
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About North Elementary
North Elementary is a public elementary school in Tracy, CA, part of Tracy Joint Unified. North Elementary serves approximately 731 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 21.5:1 student-teacher ratio. North Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #7,348 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for North Elementary show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 4.9 · Below Average
- District avg 5.5
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
North Elementary runs 21.5:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.
38% of students at North Elementary were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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North Elementary — Students at North Elementary score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
89.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 40 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 5.6/10.
How North Elementary Compares
See how North Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
2875 Holly Dr., Tracy, CA 95376
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering North Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Primary Charter (rated 8.4/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is ST BERNARDS CATHOLIC SCHOOL (rated 6.5/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, BELLA VISTA CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (rated 6.0/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Tracy, see our Tracy schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.9 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Tracy Seventh-day Adventist Christian Tracy | 0.4 mi | — |
| TRACY SDA SCHOOL Tracy | 0.4 mi | — |
| Millennium Charter Tracy | 0.8 mi | 7.6 |
| Discovery Charter Tracy | 0.8 mi | 5.0 |
| Primary Charter Tracy | 0.8 mi | 8.4 |
| Monte Vista Middle Tracy | 0.8 mi | 6.4 |
| ST BERNARDS CATHOLIC SCHOOL Tracy | 0.9 mi | 6.5 |
| Central Elementary Tracy | 1.0 mi | 5.4 |
| McKinley Elementary Tracy | 0.9 mi | 5.5 |
| BELLA VISTA CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Tracy | 1.0 mi | 6.0 |
| Tracy High Tracy | 1.2 mi | 5.5 |
| Melville S. Jacobson Elementary Tracy | 1.1 mi | 4.5 |
| Duncan-Russell Community Day Tracy | 1.4 mi | — |
| George and Evelyn Stein Continuation Tracy | 1.4 mi | 6.1 |
| Merrill F. West High Tracy | 1.2 mi | 6.2 |
| Tracy Independent Study Charter Tracy | 1.4 mi | 3.2 |
| Grace Mennonite School Winton | 1.9 mi | — |
| WEST VALLEY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Tracy | 1.8 mi | 6.0 |
| Louis A. Bohn Elementary Tracy | 2.0 mi | 4.5 |
| Louis J. Villalovoz Elementary Tracy | 1.9 mi | 5.8 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 95376 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$103,493
Median Home Value
$588,200
Median Rent
$2,023/mo
Population
54,853
College Educated
19.1%
Homeownership
60.6%
Avg Commute
40.7 min
Poverty Rate
9.7%
Median Age
33.9
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| Alice Shaw Elementary Orcutt, CA | 4.9 |
| Anderson Elementary Garden Grove, CA | 4.9 |
| Andrew Jackson Elementary Santa Ana, CA | 4.9 |
| Avenal Elementary Avenal, CA | 4.9 |
| Bobbie Smith Elementary Long Beach, CA | 4.9 |
| Central Elementary Fresno, CA | 4.9 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about North Elementary
What grades does North Elementary serve?
North Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend North Elementary?
North Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 731 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at North Elementary is 21.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Elementary rank in CA?
North Elementary ranks #7,348 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is North Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
North Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 North Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Elementary has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is North Elementary a charter school?
No, North Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North Elementary a Title I school?
No, North Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Elementary?
89.3% of students at North 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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 731
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 89.3%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- San Joaquin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.2%
- Phone
- (209) 830-3350
Resources & Links
District
Tracy Joint Unified- District Enrollment
- 13,846
- Schools in District
- 19
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $16,876
- District Rank
- #15 of 18
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