For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,405 students in Ravenswood City Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
51±¬ÁÏs in Ravenswood City Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
4 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
1,405 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
74 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Ravenswood City Elementary School District, which is ranked #1891 of all 1,910 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1859 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
29%
Graduation Rate
(12-13)<50%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.33
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
12%
% Hispanic
81%
56%
% Black
6%
5%
% White
1%
20%
% Hawaiian
9%
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $48,177 is higher than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $40,001 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$68 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$56 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$48,177
$19,974
Spending / Student
$40,001
$18,396
Best Ravenswood City Elementary School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Belle Haven Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
415 Ivy Dr.
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 329-2898
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 329-2898
Gr: K-5 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Rank: #22.
Costano Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2695 Fordham St.
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 329-2830
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 329-2830
Gr: K-5 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2450 Ralmar St.
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 329-2828
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 329-2828
Gr: 6-8 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Los Robles-ronald Mcnair Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2033 Pulgas Ave.
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 329-2888
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 329-2888
Gr: K-5 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ravenswood City Elementary School District?
Ravenswood City Elementary School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,405 students.
What is the rank of Ravenswood City Elementary School District?
Ravenswood City Elementary School District is ranked #1891 out of 1,910 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Ravenswood City Elementary School District?
81% of Ravenswood City Elementary School District students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Hawaiian, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ravenswood City Elementary School District?
Ravenswood City Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Ravenswood City Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $40,001 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
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