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Fortuna Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,048 students in Fortuna Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
51爆料s in Fortuna Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 55% 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
4 Schools
10,417 Schools
# Students
1,048 Students
5,836,351 Students
# Teachers
61 Teachers
268,443 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Fortuna Elementary School District, which is ranked #1461 of all 1,930 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#1463 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.63
# American Indian Students
43 Students
25,834 Students
% American Indian Students
4%
1%
# Asian Students
10 Students
706,211 Students
% Asian Students
1%
12%
# Hispanic Students
430 Students
3,270,518 Students
% Hispanic Students
41%
56%
# Black Students
4 Students
286,712 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
472 Students
1,179,835 Students
% White Students
45%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
23,773 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
88 Students
334,411 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
138
523,125
# Students in 1st Grade:
90
397,228
# Students in 2nd Grade:
131
415,060
# Students in 3rd Grade:
106
417,145
# Students in 4th Grade:
94
426,889
# Students in 5th Grade:
130
431,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
106
433,928
# Students in 7th Grade:
131
440,614
# Students in 8th Grade:
122
442,869
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
466,920
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
477,112
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
470,060
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
494,182
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,922 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,942. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,895 is less than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$18 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,922
$19,942
Spending / Student
$16,895
$18,366
Best Fortuna Elementary School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Linell K. Walker Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2089 Newburg Rd.
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-2519
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-2519
Grades: K-4
| 258 students
Rank: #22.
Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3850 Rohnerville Rd.
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-4688
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-4688
Grades: K-4
| 301 students
Rank: #33.
Toddy Thomas Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2800 Thomas St.
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-5197
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-5197
Grades: 5-8
| 236 students
Rank: #44.
Fortuna Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
843 L St.
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-3415
Fortuna, CA 95540
(707) 725-3415
Grades: 7-8
| 253 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Fortuna Elementary School District?
Fortuna Elementary School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,048 students.
What is the rank of Fortuna Elementary School District?
Fortuna Elementary School District is ranked #1461 out of 1,930 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Fortuna Elementary School District?
45% of Fortuna Elementary School District students are White, 41% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fortuna Elementary School District?
Fortuna Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Fortuna Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,895 is less than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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