Freshwater Elementary
Eureka, CA · Freshwater Elementary · Grades K-6
1,480th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 74%▼ Declining
Freshwater Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Freshwater Elementary 1,480th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 74% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 85th in 2015 to 74th in 2025 — declining.
Freshwater Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 143 students tested
Freshwater Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 265 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.2% | 71.7% | ▼ 7.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 6.3% | 12.8% | ▲ 6.5 pts | |
| Hispanic | 10.8% | 12.1% | ▲ 1.3 pts | |
| American Indian | 2.6% | 2.3% | ▼ 0.3 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.8% | ▲ 0.8 pts | |
| Asian | 1.1% | 0.0% | ▼ 1.1 pts |
Homes near Freshwater Elementary
Typical home value $434K in zip 95503 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2001
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Freshwater Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2Lafayette ElementaryEureka City Schools · 2.6 mi away4,565th of 5,659
ELA 27% · Math 23% - 5Washington ElementaryEureka City Schools · 3.2 mi away3,199th of 5,659
ELA 37% · Math 35% - 10Garfield ElementaryGarfield Elementary · 3.3 mi away310th of 5,659
ELA 79% · Math 79% - 6Cutten ElementaryCutten Elementary · 3.5 mi away2,306th of 5,659
ELA 45% · Math 46% - 9Jacoby CreekJacoby Creek Elementary · 4.3 mi away669th of 5,659
ELA 75% · Math 65% - 5Grant ElementaryEureka City Schools · 4.3 mi away3,387th of 5,659
ELA 35% · Math 34% - 1Alice Birney ElementaryEureka City Schools · 5 mi away5,437th of 5,659
ELA 15% · Math 14% - –Ridgewood ElementaryCutten Elementary · 5.1 mi away
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Freshwater Elementary in?
Freshwater Elementary is part of the Freshwater Elementary district in Eureka, California.
Is Freshwater Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Freshwater Elementary 1,480th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 74% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Freshwater Elementary?
White 72%, Two or more races 13%, Hispanic 12%, American Indian 2% (265 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Freshwater Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 95503 is $434K 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.