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South Bay Union Elementary School District

6077 Loma Ave.
Eureka, CA 95503-6869
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

South Bay 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 are 3 public schools serving 407 students in South Bay Union Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
51爆料s in South Bay Union Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 53% 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
3 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
407 Students
5,826,818 Students
# Teachers
20 Teachers
268,016 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

South Bay Union Elementary School District, which is ranked #1038 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#994 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
33%
34%
35%
47%
11-19%
29%
(21-22)
≥90%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.68
0.63
% American Indian
6%
1%
% Asian
3%
12%
% Hispanic
28%
56%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
47%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
15%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,066 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,071 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,066
$19,974
Spending / Student
$18,071
$18,396

Best South Bay Union Elementary School District 51爆料s (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Bay Charter
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6077 Loma Ave.
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 443-4828
Gr: K-8 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
South Bay Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6077 Loma Ave.
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 443-4828
Gr: 4-6 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Pine Hill Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5230 Vance Ave.
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 443-4596
Gr: K-3 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 53%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to South Bay Union Elementary School District?
South Bay Union Elementary School District manages 3 public schools serving 407 students.
What is the rank of South Bay Union Elementary School District?
South Bay Union Elementary School District is ranked #1038 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. 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 South Bay Union Elementary School District?
47% of South Bay Union Elementary School District students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Bay Union Elementary School District?
South Bay Union Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is South Bay Union Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,071 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 407 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : ≥90%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 33% (Top 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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