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#4680 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 49% in state
University Elementary at La Fiesta
Elementary School · Cotati-rohnert Park Unified · Rohnert Park, CA
A Cotati-rohnert Park Unified elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
8511 Liman Way, Rohnert Park, CA 94928
- Math 40% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 46% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 26.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at University Elementary at La Fiesta score 43% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 10-year record (2015–2024), then recovered 8 points since 2018, reaching 43% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2015-2024) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2015-2024)
Based on 20 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
46%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where University Elementary at La Fiesta 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 63Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 55Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,532/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rohnert Park), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$96,622
Median home value
$634,700
Median rent
$2,211/mo
College educated
30.2%
Homeownership
50.6%
Poverty rate
10.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94928; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monte Vista ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 464 | Compare → |
| Richard Crane ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 2.9 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 257 | Compare → |
| Cross & Crown Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–7 | 1.1 mi | 62 | Compare → |
| Cross and Crown Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–5 | 1.1 mi | 16 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Cotati-rohnert Park Unified
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #5 of 12
- District spending per student
- $15,955NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
University Elementary at La Fiesta is listed in Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About University Elementary at La Fiesta
University Elementary at La Fiesta is a public elementary school in Rohnert Park, CA, part of Cotati-rohnert Park Unified, serving approximately 265 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 26.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #4,680 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about University Elementary at La Fiesta
What grades does University Elementary at La Fiesta serve?
University Elementary at La Fiesta serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend University Elementary at La Fiesta?
University Elementary at La Fiesta has an enrollment of approximately 265 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at University Elementary at La Fiesta?
The student-teacher ratio at University Elementary at La Fiesta is 26.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does University Elementary at La Fiesta rank in CA?
University Elementary at La Fiesta ranks #4,680 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is University Elementary at La Fiesta's MySchoolScout rating?
University Elementary at La Fiesta has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 University Elementary at La Fiesta?
Based on loaded state assessment records, University Elementary at La Fiesta has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Is University Elementary at La Fiesta a charter school?
No, University Elementary at La Fiesta is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is University Elementary at La Fiesta a Title I school?
No, University Elementary at La Fiesta is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for University Elementary at La Fiesta?
46.0% of students at University Elementary at La Fiesta 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 265
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 26.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Sonoma County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.2%
- Phone
- (707) 792-4840
- Area population (ZIP 94928)
- 46,463
- Area average commute
- 27.5 min
- Area median age
- 33.5
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 94928; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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