At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 489
240
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
79%+13.6pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
16.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level
Overview
Arcata Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in Arcata, California. The school enrolls 240 students. It is part of the Arcata Elementary district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
79% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictArcata Elementary
County6023
CityArcata
ZIP95521
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID060300000237
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment240
White5.8%
Hispanic / Latino16.4%
Black / African American2.2%
Asian2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native57.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races15.3%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
5.8%
Hispanic
16.4%
Black
2.2%
Asian
2.6%
Two+
15.3%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.