Blue Lake Union Elementary

Public K-8

 631 Greenwood Ave.
       Blue Lake, CA  95525-0268


(707) 668-5674

District: Blue Lake Union Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
3370th of 5,868 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,450 Help


Students who attend Blue Lake Union Elementary usually attend:

High:    Arcata High

Student/teacher ratio:  15.2 Help
Number of students:  172

Racial breakdown:

White:
53.5%
Two or more races:
25.6%
Hispanic:
14.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  65.1% Help


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Compare Details Blue Lake Union Elementary ranks worse than 57.4% of elementary schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.77. (See more...)
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Compare Details Blue Lake Union Elementary ranks worse than 50.8% of middle schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.11. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Blue Lake Union Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (53.5%), two or more races (25.6%), Hispanic (14%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 65.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Blue Lake Union Elementary is 15.2. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Blue Lake Union Elementary is $11,450.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Blue Lake Union Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Blue Lake Union Elementary 3370th of 5868 California public elementary schools. (See Blue Lake Union Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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SchoolDigger ranks Blue Lake Union Elementary 1421st of 2798 California public middle schools. (See Blue Lake Union Elementary in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Blue Lake Union Elementary 854th of 1560 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Blue Lake Union Elementary

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Blue Lake Union Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 48.42 2241st 4809 53.4%
2005 54.13 1995th 4822 58.6%
2006 37.13 2873rd 4818 40.4%
2007 48.15 2427th 5113 52.5%
2008 64.34 1663rd 5113 67.5%
2009 30.74 3654th 5193 29.6%
2010 23.44 4335th 5314 18.4%
2011 24.36 4380th 5377 18.5%
2012 34.91 3601st 5390 33.2%
2013 25.84 4349th 5530 21.4%
2015 31.03 3624th 5611 35.4%
2016 36.33 3307th 5614 41.1%
2017 33.29 3579th 5692 37.1%
2018 29.55 3861st 5662 31.8%
2019 37.12 3377th 5789 41.7%
2021 47.62 680th 1417 52.0%
2022 30.75 3815th 5883 35.2%
2023 36.77 3362nd 5848 42.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Blue Lake Union Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.67 4216th 5084 17.1%
2019 44.17 2811th 5173 45.7%
2022 48.38 2373rd 5264 54.9%
2023 52.72 2176th 5355 59.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Blue Lake Union Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.04 3536th 5413 34.7%
2019 44.03 2863rd 5492 47.9%
2022 81.31 1052nd 5635 81.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Blue Lake Union Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.35 4348th 5431 19.9%
2021 55.49 501st 1272 60.6%
2022 17.44 4989th 5663 11.9%
2023 16.03 5049th 5627 10.3%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Blue Lake Union Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 14.49 2524th 2834 10.9%
2022 2.62 2710th 2726 0.6%
2023 13.32 2396th 2659 9.9%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Blue Lake Union Elementary

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Rank History for all middle school students at Blue Lake Union Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 61.81 567th 1769 67.9%
2005 52.81 746th 1777 58.0%
2006 56.93 683rd 1804 62.1%
2007 50.73 890th 1999 55.5%
2008 57.16 757th 2005 62.2%
2009 59.86 750th 2063 63.6%
2010 60.97 769th 2179 64.7%
2011 65.35 670th 2236 70.0%
2013 49.25 1168th 2379 50.9%
2015 50.92 1072nd 2477 56.7%
2016 42.97 1293rd 2497 48.2%
2017 16.52 2163rd 2508 13.8%
2018 34.13 1543rd 2480 37.8%
2019 29.71 1798th 2715 33.8%
2021 42.09 479th 894 46.4%
2022 38.57 1510th 2740 44.9%
2023 41.11 1419th 2788 49.1%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Blue Lake Union Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 31.71 1632nd 2458 33.6%
2023 44.77 1179th 2535 53.5%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Blue Lake Union Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 50.50 333rd 763 56.4%
2022 58.14 848th 2527 66.4%
2023 39.88 1351st 2546 46.9%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Blue Lake Union Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 262 4 4 3 27 n/a n/a 0 300
1989 270 1 4 5 27 n/a n/a 0 307
1990 264 0 2 0 60 n/a n/a 0 326
1991 302 0 1 0 52 n/a n/a 0 355
1992 278 0 0 2 56 n/a n/a 0 336
1993 262 1 5 9 43 n/a n/a 0 320
1994 272 2 4 1 34 n/a n/a 0 313
1995 260 1 4 4 20 n/a n/a 0 289
1996 260 1 4 4 20 n/a n/a 0 289
1997 240 1 3 4 22 n/a n/a 0 270
1998 198 4 6 4 30 n/a n/a 0 242
1999 173 3 5 3 35 n/a n/a 1 220
2000 163 2 1 2 31 n/a n/a 8 207
2001 165 6 0 6 38 n/a n/a 2 217
2002 144 5 1 7 37 n/a n/a 2 196
2003 144 5 1 7 37 n/a n/a 2 196
2004 134 4 1 6 29 n/a n/a 6 180
2005 134 3 2 8 35 n/a n/a 1 183
2006 148 3 2 7 14 n/a n/a 0 174
2007 107 3 1 5 35 n/a n/a 5 156
2008 104 5 2 5 31 n/a n/a 0 147
2009 114 4 0 3 27 1 8 0 157
2010 112 3 2 10 21 2 0 0 150
2011 117 3 1 12 24 1 4 0 162
2012 98 2 1 10 18 1 7 0 137
2013 105 2 1 17 15 1 11 0 152
2014 113 0 1 17 13 0 14 0 158
2015 122 1 0 19 17 0 29 0 188
2016 105 1 0 19 17 0 33 0 175
2017 95 1 0 20 13 0 40 0 169
2018 89 1 2 32 14 0 47 0 185
2019 76 1 0 34 7 0 40 0 158
2020 84 3 0 31 4 0 42 0 164
2021 87 3 3 26 9 1 50 0 179
2022 90 2 4 24 8 1 43 0 172
2023 92 2 2 24 7 1 44 0 172

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Blue Lake Union Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 300 13.9 21.5 n/a
1989 307 15.1 20.3 n/a
1990 326 15.0 21.7 n/a
1991 355 14.9 23.8 n/a
1992 336 15.1 22.2 33.3
1993 320 14.5 22.1 30.6
1994 313 12.6 24.8 34.8
1995 289 13.9 20.8 43.3
1996 289 13.9 20.8 43.3
1997 270 12.9 20.9 48.9
1998 242 13.4 18.1 53.3
1999 220 13.4 16.4 54.8
2000 207 12.2 17.0 56.3
2001 217 12.5 17.4 58.1
2002 196 11.3 17.3 50.5
2003 196 11.3 17.3 50.5
2004 180 10.1 17.8 48.9
2005 183 10.1 18.1 54.4
2006 174 8.9 19.6 51.1
2007 156 8.9 17.5 47.7
2008 147 10.5 14.0 50.3
2009 157 9.4 14.4 51.6
2010 150 10.9 13.7 52.7
2011 162 n/a n/a 59.3
2012 137 8.4 16.2 n/a
2013 152 7.6 19.8 47.4
2014 158 7.9 19.9 51.3
2015 188 9.0 20.8 58
2016 175 8.0 21.8 63.4
2017 169 10.6 15.9 57.4
2018 185 10.0 18.5 64.9
2019 158 11.0 14.3 63.3
2020 164 n/a n/a 64.6
2021 179 10.4 17.2 62
2022 172 10.7 15.9 61.6
2023 172 11.2 15.2 65.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Blue Lake Union Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 300 13.9 21.5 n/a
1989 307 15.1 20.3 n/a
1990 326 15.0 21.7 n/a
1991 355 14.9 23.8 n/a
1992 336 15.1 22.2 33.3
1993 320 14.5 22.1 30.6
1994 313 12.6 24.8 34.8
1995 289 13.9 20.8 43.3
1996 289 13.9 20.8 43.3
1997 270 12.9 20.9 48.9
1998 242 13.4 18.1 53.3
1999 220 13.4 16.4 54.8
2000 207 12.2 17.0 56.3
2001 217 12.5 17.4 58.1
2002 196 11.3 17.3 50.5
2003 196 11.3 17.3 50.5
2004 180 10.1 17.8 48.9
2005 183 10.1 18.1 54.4
2006 174 8.9 19.6 51.1
2007 156 8.9 17.5 47.7
2008 147 10.5 14.0 50.3
2009 157 9.4 14.4 51.6
2010 150 10.9 13.7 52.7
2011 162 n/a n/a 59.3
2012 137 8.4 16.2 n/a
2013 152 7.6 19.8 47.4
2014 158 7.9 19.9 51.3
2015 188 9.0 20.8 58
2016 175 8.0 21.8 63.4
2017 169 10.6 15.9 57.4
2018 185 10.0 18.5 64.9
2019 158 11.0 14.3 63.3
2020 164 n/a n/a 64.6
2021 179 10.4 17.2 62
2022 172 10.7 15.9 61.6
2023 172 11.2 15.2 65.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Blue Lake Union Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201258.0%25.0%0.0%17.0%67.0%67.0%75.0%67.0%58.0%
201380.0%10.0%0.0%10.0%80.0%80.0%80.0%85.0%85.0%
201455.0%0.0%0.0%45.0%95.0%90.0%75.0%85.0%60.0%
201568.0%0.0%0.0%32.0%92.0%88.0%84.0%92.0%76.0%
201663.0%6.0%0.0%31.0%63.0%75.0%75.0%63.0%75.0%
201781.0%0.0%0.0%19.0%81.0%88.0%85.0%92.0%88.0%
201870.0%0.0%9.0%0.0%74.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%87.0%83.0%
2019≥95.0%≤5.0%≤5.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%
202085.7%4.8%9.5%85.7%90.5%85.7%85.7%85.7%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Blue Lake Union Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $11,450

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Blue Lake Union Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 3377th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 3362nd of 5848 Elementary schools
 0.8%
Ranks 1798th of 2715 Middle schoolsRanks 1419th of 2788 Middle schools
 15.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Blue Lake Union Elementary)43.840
 3.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Blue Lake Union Elementary)43.840
 3.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Blue Lake Union Elementary)43.850
 6.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Blue Lake Union Elementary)43.850
 6.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Blue Lake Union Elementary)27.821.7
 6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Blue Lake Union Elementary)27.821.7
 6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Blue Lake Union Elementary)38.930.4
 8.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Blue Lake Union Elementary)38.930.4
 8.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Blue Lake Union Elementary)45.540
 5.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Blue Lake Union Elementary)45.540
 5.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Blue Lake Union Elementary)22.720
 2.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Blue Lake Union Elementary)22.720
 2.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Blue Lake Union Elementary)27.340
 12.7%
   5th Grade Science (Blue Lake Union Elementary)27.340
 12.7%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Blue Lake Union Elementary)5025
 25%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Blue Lake Union Elementary)5025
 25%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Blue Lake Union Elementary)2520
 5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Blue Lake Union Elementary)2520
 5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Blue Lake Union Elementary)46.216.7
 29.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Blue Lake Union Elementary)46.216.7
 29.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.447.4
 3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Blue Lake Union Elementary)38.522.2
 16.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Blue Lake Union Elementary)38.522.2
 16.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (California)37.933.2
 4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Blue Lake Union Elementary)27.345
 17.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Blue Lake Union Elementary)27.345
 17.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.445.7
 3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Blue Lake Union Elementary)18.235
 16.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Blue Lake Union Elementary)18.235
 16.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (California)36.629.9
 6.7%
8th Grade Science (Blue Lake Union Elementary)040
 40%
   8th Grade Science (Blue Lake Union Elementary)040
 40%
   8th Grade Science (California)30.828.8
 2.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students158172
 8.9%
African American12
 100%
American Indian77
Asian02
Hispanic3424
 29.4%
Pacific Islander01
White7692
 21.1%
Two or More Races4044
 10%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients63.3%65.1%
 1.8%


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Students who attend Blue Lake Union Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Arcata High

Blue Lake Union Elementary ranks 3370th of 5868 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Blue Lake Union Elementary are 53% White, 26% Two or more races, 14% Hispanic, 4% American Indian, 1% African American, 1% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 172 students attended Blue Lake Union Elementary.


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