Arcata Elementary School
11 May 2023 / by Crystal Brown
About Arcata Elementary School
Arcata Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Arcata, California. It is part of the Arcata-Mad River Union School District and serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th Grade. The school is known for its commitment to providing a safe and nurturing learning environment that focuses on developing the whole child. The school has a strong emphasis on academics, with a rigorous curriculum that meets the needs of all students. Arcata Elementary also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including music, art, and physical education. The school also has a strong commitment to community involvement and provides many opportunities for students to get involved in their local community. Arcata Elementary is a great place for students to learn and grow in a supportive and encouraging environment.
Address:
2400 Baldwin St.
Arcata, CA 95521Phone:
(707) 822-4858
Site:
Grades:
K – 5
Enrollment:
273 students
Overview Arcata Elementary School
Arcata Elementary School serves 273 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Arcata Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Verdict on Arcata Elementary School
Arcata Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Arcata Elementary School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
