Serving 460 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Calpella Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 460 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 1% in CA)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Calpella Elementary School's student population of 460 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
460 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Calpella 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)35-39%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)25-29%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
7%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
50%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
36%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Calpella Elementary School often compared to?
Calpella Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Redwood Elementary School, Dana Gray Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Calpella Elementary School?
460 students attend Calpella Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Calpella Elementary School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 7% of students are American Indian, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Calpella Elementary School?
Calpella Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Calpella Elementary School offer ?
Calpella Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Calpella Elementary School part of?
Calpella Elementary School is part of Ukiah Unified School District.
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