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Public elementary school · Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified · Rohnert Park, California

University Elementary at La Fiesta

University Elementary at La Fiesta rates 6.8, above the middle of Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified's elementary schools, whose rated median is 6.1.

Elementary schools, 1 to 10This campus against public elementary schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
6.8this school

6.8 on a one-to-ten scale; the Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified median is 6.1.

#3,786 of 9,557 schools in California · Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified: 7 elementary schools rated, median 6.1

The brief

A Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 3,786 of 9,557 schools in California and 5 of 12 in Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified.

University Elementary at La Fiesta is listed in Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math43%2 points above the California average of 41%2025 CAASPP
Reading50%3 points above the California average of 47%2025 CAASPP
Proficiency declined earlier in the 11-year record (2015–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2019, reaching 46% in 2025.2025 CAASPP; 28 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
8.1
50% of the rating
Academics
6.8
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
3.8
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 6 sources, 2019–2025

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2015-2025) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2015-2025).

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 · 2025 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 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 · 2025 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · 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, 2015-2025; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
University Elementary at La Fiesta and the 20 nearest elementary schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

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%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94928; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
63
Somewhat Walkable
Bike Score
55
Bikeable
City reported crime
1,271/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 residents, from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program for Rohnert Park. This is a city-level reported-crime measure, not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · city context (Rohnert Park), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2025. Freshness not available.

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
46%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
  1. 7.4Compare →
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  3. University Elementary at La Fiestathis school
    6.8
  4. Penngrove Elementary2.2 mi · charter
    6.5Compare →
  5. 6.1Compare →
  6. Pathways Charter2.2 mi · charter
    6.0Compare →
  7. 4.5Compare →
  8. 4.2Compare →
  9. 3.8Compare →
Eight grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and two rate higher than University Elementary at La Fiesta.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

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 #3,786 of 9,557 schools in CA.

What is University Elementary at La Fiesta's MySchoolScout rating?

University Elementary at La Fiesta has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).

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 facts

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
265
Student-teacher ratio
26.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
10
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Sonoma County
Rank in district
#5 of 12
Schools in district
13
District spending per student
$15,955
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.4%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 94928)
46,463
Area average commute
27.5 min
Area median age
33.5

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.