Serving 475 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 bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 475 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Calpella Elementary School's student population of 475 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
475 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Calpella Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Calpella Elementary School is 0.60, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#6316 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
5%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
53%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
34%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Calpella Elementary School's ranking?
Calpella Elementary School is ranked #6316 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Calpella Elementary School?
475 students attend Calpella Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Calpella Elementary School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
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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