Arcata Elementary
Arcata, CA · Arcata Elementary · Grades K-5
4,115th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 27%▼ Declining
Arcata Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Arcata Elementary 4,115th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 27% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 47th in 2015 to 27th in 2025 — declining.
Arcata Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 111 students tested
Arcata Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 253 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 61.4% | 49.4% | ▼ 12.0 pts | |
| Hispanic | 15.4% | 22.1% | ▲ 6.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 11.6% | 17.0% | ▲ 5.4 pts | |
| American Indian | 6.1% | 6.7% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| Asian | 1.9% | 2.4% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| Black | 2.6% | 2.4% | ▼ 0.2 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.0% | 0.0% | ▼ 1.0 pts |
Homes near Arcata Elementary
Typical home value $488K in zip 95521 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2001
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Arcata Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- –Trillium CharterPacific Union Elementary · 0.5 mi away · charter
- 7Coastal Grove CharterArcata Elementary · 0.6 mi away · charter2,060th of 5,659
ELA 53% · Math 44% - 5Fuente Nueva CharterArcata Elementary · 0.7 mi away · charter2,993rd of 5,659
ELA 40% · Math 37% - 6Pacific Union ElementaryPacific Union Elementary · 1 mi away2,437th of 5,659
ELA 49% · Math 39% - 10Union Street CharterArcata Elementary · 1.5 mi away · charter101st of 5,659
ELA 85% · Math 85% - 9Jacoby CreekJacoby Creek Elementary · 2.4 mi away669th of 5,659
ELA 75% · Math 65% - 4Blue Lake Union ElementaryBlue Lake Union Elementary · 5 mi away3,860th of 5,659
ELA 33% · Math 28% - 6Fieldbrook ElementaryFieldbrook Elementary · 5.5 mi away2,806th of 5,659
ELA 46% · Math 34%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Arcata Elementary in?
Arcata Elementary is part of the Arcata Elementary district in Arcata, California.
Is Arcata Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Arcata Elementary 4,115th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 27% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Arcata Elementary?
White 49%, Hispanic 22%, Two or more races 17%, American Indian 7% (253 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Arcata Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 95521 is $488K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.