Serving 63 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Eel River Charter 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 63 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Eel River Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Eel River Charter's student population of 63 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
63 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Year Founded
1994
School Rankings
Eel River Charter 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 Eel River Charter is 0.62, 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
#8871 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
28%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
49%
1%
Hispanic
36%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
11%
20%
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.4%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eel River Charter's ranking?
Eel River Charter is ranked #8871 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Eel River Charter?
63 students attend Eel River Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Eel River Charter students are American Indian, 36% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Eel River Charter?
Eel River Charter has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Eel River Charter offer ?
Eel River Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Eel River Charter part of?
Eel River Charter is part of Eel River Charter School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
No School Spring Break
March 29, 2027 (Monday)
Last Day of School Min Day End of 2nd Semester
June 03, 2027 (Thursday)
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