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Freshwater Elementary School District

75 Greenwood Heights Dr.
Eureka, CA 95503-9569
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Freshwater Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 313 students in Freshwater Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Freshwater Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 29% 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
10,356 Schools
# Students
313 Students
5,826,671 Students
# Teachers
14 Teachers
267,995 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Freshwater Elementary School District, which is ranked #366 of all 1,907 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#336 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 20%)
41%
34%
65-69%
47%
50-59%
29%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.47
0.63
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
n/a
12%
% Hispanic
14%
56%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
71%
20%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,102 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,975. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,093 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,102
$19,975
Spending / Student
$12,093
$18,396

Best Freshwater Elementary School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Freshwater Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
75 Greenwood Heights Dr.
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 442-2969
Gr: 7-8 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Freshwater Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
75 Greenwood Heights Dr.
Eureka, CA 95503
(707) 442-2969
Gr: K-6 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 28%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Freshwater Elementary School District?
Freshwater Elementary School District manages 2 public schools serving 313 students.
What is the rank of Freshwater Elementary School District?
Freshwater Elementary School District is ranked #366 out of 1,907 school districts in California (top 20%) 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 overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Freshwater Elementary School District?
71% of Freshwater Elementary School District students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Freshwater Elementary School District?
Freshwater Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What is Freshwater Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,093 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has declined by 15% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: K-08
  • Enrollment: 313 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : Top 20% in CA
  • : 41% (Top 30%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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