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Alice Birney Elementary School vs. Arcata Elementary School

Should you attend Alice Birney Elementary School or Arcata Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Alice Birney Elementary School
717 South Ave.
Eureka, CA 95503
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Arcata Elementary School
2400 Baldwin St.
Arcata, CA 95521
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Overview
Serving 383 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Alice Birney Elementary School 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 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 253 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Arcata Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
383 students
253 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Alice Birney Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Arcata Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Alice Birney Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Arcata Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
16 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Alice Birney Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Arcata Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Alice Birney Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Eureka City Schools and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Arcata Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Arcata Elementary School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#8330 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
#3560 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Alice Birney Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Arcata Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
35-39%
(Top 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Alice Birney Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Eureka City Schools and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Arcata Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Arcata Elementary School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
45-49%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Alice Birney Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Eureka City Schools and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Arcata Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Arcata Elementary School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
11-19%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-39%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Arcata Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Arcata Elementary School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Alice Birney Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Arcata Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
71
61
Grade 1 Students
69
38
Grade 2 Students
54
34
Grade 3 Students
53
38
Grade 4 Students
80
40
Grade 5 Students
56
42

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
4%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Alice Birney Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Eureka City Schools and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Arcata Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Arcata Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
17%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Alice Birney Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Eureka City Schools and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Arcata Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Arcata Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
31%
22%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Alice Birney Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Eureka City Schools and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Arcata Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Arcata Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
4%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Alice Birney Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Eureka City Schools and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Arcata Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Arcata Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
25%
50%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Alice Birney Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Eureka City Schools and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Arcata Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Arcata Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
3%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Alice Birney Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Eureka City Schools and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2014-15 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Arcata Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Arcata Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Two or more races
16%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Alice Birney Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Eureka City Schools and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Arcata Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Arcata Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.79
0.67
This chart showcases the diversity score of Alice Birney Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Eureka City Schools and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Arcata Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Arcata Elementary School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
68%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Alice Birney Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Eureka City Schools and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Arcata Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Arcata Elementary School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Alice Birney Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Eureka City Schools and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Arcata Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Arcata Elementary School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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