Overview
Arcata Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in Arcata, California. The school enrolls 240 students. It is part of the Arcata Elementary district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
79% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Tärkeät tosiasiat
SectorPublic
Koulun tyyppiRegular
Tason Primary
Grade Span0–5
PiirikuntaArcata Elementary
County6023
Kaupungin kaupunkiArcata
ZIP95521
Charter School -koulussa.No
Magnet School on Magnet School.No
Otsikko INo
Kindergarten vaccinations up to date (2023)84%
NCES School ID060300000237
Source: CDPH immunization (2023)
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment240
White45.8%
Hispanic / Latino23.8%
Black / African American3.8%
Asian3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native5.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races17.1%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %79%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)