Top Rankings
Cutten Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 561 students in Cutten Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Cutten Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 39% 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
2 Schools
10,357 Schools
# Students
561 Students
5,825,514 Students
# Teachers
28 Teachers
267,966 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Cutten Elementary School District, which is ranked #393 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
#398 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.63
% American Indian
3%
1%
% Asian
4%
12%
% Hispanic
16%
56%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
62%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
15%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,012 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,979. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,435 is less than the state median of $18,400. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,012
$19,979
Spending / Student
$12,435
$18,400
Best Cutten Elementary School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cutten Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4182 Walnut Dr.
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 441-3900
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 441-3900
Gr: 3-6 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: n/an/a
2060 Ridgewood Dr.
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 441-3930
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 441-3930
Gr: K-2 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cutten Elementary School District?
Cutten Elementary School District manages 2 public schools serving 561 students.
What is the rank of Cutten Elementary School District?
Cutten Elementary School District is ranked #393 out of 1,908 school districts in California (top 30%) 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: Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Cutten Elementary School District?
62% of Cutten Elementary School District students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cutten Elementary School District?
Cutten Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Cutten Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,435 is less than the state median of $18,400. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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