Pacific Union Elementary
Arcata, CA · Pacific Union Elementary · Grades K-8
2,437th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 57%▼ Declining
Pacific Union Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Pacific Union Elementary 2,437th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 57% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 62th in 2015 to 57th in 2025 — declining.
Pacific Union Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 324 students tested
Pacific Union Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 529 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 59.8% | 50.5% | ▼ 9.3 pts | |
| Hispanic | 23.7% | 27.2% | ▲ 3.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 9.3% | 12.9% | ▲ 3.6 pts | |
| American Indian | 3.5% | 5.3% | ▲ 1.8 pts | |
| Black | 1.5% | 2.5% | ▲ 1.0 pts | |
| Asian | 2.1% | 1.1% | ▼ 1.0 pts |
Homes near Pacific Union Elementary
Typical home value $488K in zip 95521 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2001
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Pacific Union Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- –Trillium CharterPacific Union Elementary · 0.5 mi away · charter
- 3Arcata ElementaryArcata Elementary · 1 mi away4,115th of 5,659
ELA 32% · Math 25% - 7Coastal Grove CharterArcata Elementary · 1 mi away · charter2,060th of 5,659
ELA 53% · Math 44% - 5Fuente Nueva CharterArcata Elementary · 1.1 mi away · charter2,993rd of 5,659
ELA 40% · Math 37% - 10Union Street CharterArcata Elementary · 2.4 mi away · charter101st of 5,659
ELA 85% · Math 85% - 9Jacoby CreekJacoby Creek Elementary · 3.4 mi away669th of 5,659
ELA 75% · Math 65% - 6Fieldbrook ElementaryFieldbrook Elementary · 5.1 mi away2,806th of 5,659
ELA 46% · Math 34% - 4Blue Lake Union ElementaryBlue Lake Union Elementary · 5.4 mi away3,860th of 5,659
ELA 33% · Math 28%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Pacific Union Elementary in?
Pacific Union Elementary is part of the Pacific Union Elementary district in Arcata, California.
Is Pacific Union Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Pacific Union Elementary 2,437th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 57% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Pacific Union Elementary?
White 51%, Hispanic 27%, Two or more races 13%, American Indian 5% (529 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Pacific Union 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.