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Pacific Union Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 529 students in Pacific Union Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
51爆料 in Pacific Union Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
1 School
10,360 Schools
# Students
529 Students
5,825,797 Students
# Teachers
29 Teachers
267,978 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Pacific Union Elementary School District, which is ranked #672 of all 1,908 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#607 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.63
% American Indian
5%
1%
% Asian
1%
12%
% Hispanic
27%
56%
% Black
3%
5%
% White
51%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,590 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,978. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,977 is less than the state median of $18,399. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,590
$19,978
Spending / Student
$9,977
$18,399
Best Pacific Union Elementary School District 51爆料s (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pacific Union Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3001 Janes Rd.
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 822-4619
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 822-4619
Gr: K-8 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pacific Union Elementary School District?
Pacific Union Elementary School District manages 1 public schools serving 529 students.
What is the rank of Pacific Union Elementary School District?
Pacific Union Elementary School District is ranked #672 out of 1,908 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Pacific Union Elementary School District?
51% of Pacific Union Elementary School District students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pacific Union Elementary School District?
Pacific Union Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Pacific Union Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,977 is less than the state median of $18,399. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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