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Etna Elementary

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Etna Elementary ranks 1909 th of 5857 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 3-5

1909^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 5,857 California Elementary Schools

Better than 67% of California elementary schools

Summary

Etna Elementary is a public school serving about 125 students in grades 3 through 5 in the rural Scott Valley Unified school district, and it has shown impressive improvement in recent years, now ranking above the state average.

The school's story is one of rapid turnaround, having moved from a below-average to a solidly above-average state ranking since 2020, with a particularly dramatic drop in chronic absenteeism from nearly 30% to under 5%. Academically, Etna outperforms state averages in both English and Math, with its third graders showing exceptional strength, though scores tend to dip in the fourth and fifth grades. The school spends more per student than some neighbors, but this investment correlates with strong outcomes, especially for male students and those from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

Interesting comparisons within the area highlight Etna's success; it serves as the upper elementary campus for the district, with Fort Jones Elementary handling K-2, and it significantly outperforms the nearby Gazelle Elementary in both test scores and attendance. This contrast shows how different schools in similar rural communities can have vastly different results, with Etna demonstrating that with effective practices, schools serving high-need populations can achieve notable success.

125

Students ?

19.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$18,904

Per pupil spending ?

65.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

220 Collier Way
Etna, CA 96027-0490

(530) 467-3320

District: Scott Valley Unified

Students who attend Etna Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Scott Valley Junior High
High:	Etna Union High

Racial breakdown:

White:

66.4%

Two or more races:

13.6%

Hispanic:

10.4%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 40th percentile in 2021 → 67th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the California average (49% vs 41% meeting standards)

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 67th (2025) from a 40th-percentile low (2021)

✓Above the California median (67th percentile)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school49%

District avg44%

California avg41%

1,909^th of 5,857

California public elementary schools ?

Top 33%▼ down 6 pts since 2015

From top 26% (2015) to top 33% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

413^th of 1,543Scott Valley Unified among California districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	63.3	1909 of 5857	67.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	62.5	1955 of 5869	66.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	58.7	2103 of 5859	64.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	46.4	2737 of 5883	53.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	35.6	856 of 1417	39.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	37.4	3358 of 5789	42.0%	★★☆☆☆
2018	45.9	2783 of 5662	50.8%	★★★☆☆
2017	52.2	2427 of 5692	57.4%	★★★☆☆
2016	53.9	2302 of 5614	59.0%	★★★☆☆
2015	70.5	1475 of 5611	73.7%	★★★★☆
2013	78.2	1147 of 5530	79.3%	★★★★☆
2012	83.7	804 of 5390	85.1%	★★★★☆
2011	74.7	1272 of 5377	76.3%	★★★★☆
2010	67.1	1619 of 5314	69.5%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	51.0	2402 of 5597	57.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	51.5	2345 of 5612	58.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	54.8	2173 of 5609	61.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	42.7	2831 of 5635	49.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	42.8	653 of 1267	48.5%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	65.4	1532 of 5460	71.9%	★★★★☆
2024	48.7	2477 of 5517	55.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	57.4	1912 of 5363	64.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	45.5	2571 of 5264	51.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	44.4	577 of 1110	48.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	45.0	2745 of 5173	46.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	46.7	2571 of 5084	49.4%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	73.4	1358 of 5628	75.9%	★★★★☆
2024	69.2	1552 of 5643	72.5%	★★★★☆
2021	18.5	1076 of 1272	15.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	44.5	2754 of 5510	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	51.6	2362 of 5431	56.5%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	51.7	1353 of 2598	47.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	45.0	1570 of 2651	40.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	42.4	1651 of 2661	38.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	32.1	1956 of 2726	28.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	28.8	2179 of 2834	23.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	35.9	1928 of 2737	29.6%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Male (2025)76th percentile+8 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)72nd percentile+5 vs school

Female (2025)57th percentile-10 vs school

White (2025)48th percentile-19 vs school

By subject vs California (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts/Literacy55%+7 vs state

Mathematics48%+11 vs state

Science33%~ state avg

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Schools Near Etna Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				CAST Science (2025)		Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2025)				Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2025)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 5th Grade	CAST Science All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Etna Elementary	Public	3-5	220 Collier Way	Etna	96027	Siskiyou County	Scott Valley Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(530) 467-3320	125	6	19.8	65.6%	83 (66.4%)	2 (1.6%)	13 (10.4%)	1 (0.8%)	9 (7.2%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (13.6%)	63.3	1909^th of 5857 public elementary schools	67.4%		62.5	1955^th of 5869 public elementary schools	66.7%	46	33.3	33.3	68.4	52.4	46.2	55.5	52.6	52.4	38.5	47.9	$18,904	$1,188	$17,716
Fort Jones Elementary	Public	K-2	11501 Mathews St.	Fort Jones	96032	Siskiyou County	Scott Valley Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(530) 468-2412	124	7	16.9	58.1%	50 (40.3%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (14.5%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (13.7%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (31.5%)								(n/a)											$16,856	$1,455	$15,401
Gazelle Elementary	Public	K-8	25305 Gazelle-Callahan Rd.	Gazelle	96034	Siskiyou County	Gazelle Union Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(530) 435-2321	34	2	20.0	70.6%	22 (64.7%)	1 (2.9%)	4 (11.8%)	2 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (14.7%)								(n/a)						13.0				17.4	$10,983	$8,785	$2,198

Frequently Asked Questions about Etna Elementary

How many students attend Etna Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 125 students attended Etna Elementary.

What district is Etna Elementary in?

Scott Valley Unified

What is the racial makeup of Etna Elementary?

Students at Etna Elementary are 66% White, 14% Two or more races, 10% Hispanic, 7% American Indian, 2% African American.

Is Etna Elementary a good school?

Etna Elementary ranks 1909^th of 5857 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Etna Elementary attend?

Students who attend Etna Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Scott Valley Junior High
High : Etna Union High

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