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Elementary SchoolsGrades K-4

Calpella Elementary

Ukiah Unified · Mendocino County · 151 Moore Street, Ukiah, CA 95482-9547

(707) 472-5630

2/10
#4584
Rank 4584 out of 5,722
Top 80%
English Language Arts2/10 · #5024 · 12th percentile
Mathematics4/10 · #3996 · 30th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

School Overview

Calpella Elementary sits in the rural outskirts of Ukiah, a small Northern California city tucked into the Redwood Highway corridor of Mendocino County — a region known for its towering trees, vineyards, and tight-knit agricultural communities. The school serves a modest K-4 population, and while its academic scores currently rank below state averages in both English and math, it may appeal to families who value the slower pace and close community connections that come with small-town rural schooling. Families considering the area should weigh the academic profile carefully and explore what supplemental resources — tutoring, enrichment programs, or community organizations — might help round out the experience for their kids.

Student Demographics

180 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
95 (53%)
White
62 (34%)
Multiple Races
16 (9%)
American Indian
7 (4%)

Key Indicators

English Learners61 (34%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged154 (86%)
Students with Disabilities47 (26%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

475
Enrollment
27.5
Teachers (FTE)
17.3:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
24.1
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs1/10 · #5664 · 6th percentile

6 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.