Eel River Charter

Summary:

Eel River Charter is a small public charter elementary school in Covelo, California, serving 53 students in grades K-6. The school is part of the Eel River Charter District, which is ranked 1559 out of 1560 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Eel River Charter stands out for several key reasons. It has a significantly higher percentage of Native American students (41.51%) compared to the nearby Laytonville Elementary (11.5%) and Round Valley Elementary (61.18%). Academically, Eel River Charter performs far below the state averages, with only 2.86% of students proficient in English Language Arts and Mathematics, compared to the state's 46.66% and 34.62%, respectively. The school also has a very high chronic absenteeism rate of 29.5%, much higher than the nearby schools.

Despite these challenges, Eel River Charter has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 17.6, lower than the nearby schools. However, this does not seem to be translating into improved academic outcomes, suggesting that other factors, such as instructional quality or school climate, may be playing a role. The school also serves a population with significant economic disadvantages, with 98.11% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Addressing the unique needs of this student population will be critical for the school's success.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-6

76350 Main St.
Covelo, CA 95428-9711

(707) 983-6946

District: Eel River Charter District

Student/teacher ratio: 18.6

Number of students: 56

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

48.2%

American Indian:

42.9%

White:

8.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 96.4%

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Compare Details Eel River Charter is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.95. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	4.95	5865^th	5874	0.2%

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Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Eel River Charter

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Year	White	Hispanic	American Indian	Total
2019	9	27	16	52
2020	9	31	14	54
2021	7	35	22	64
2022	4	29	17	50
2023	6	25	22	53
2024	5	27	24	56

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 Eel River Charter

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	52	3.0	17.3	98.1
2020	54	n/a	n/a	94.4
2021	64	3.0	21.3	95.3
2022	50	n/a	n/a	94
2023	53	3.0	17.6	98.1
2024	56	3.0	18.6	96.4

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 Eel River Charter

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	52	3.0	17.3	98.1
2020	54	n/a	n/a	94.4
2021	64	3.0	21.3	95.3
2022	50	n/a	n/a	94
2023	53	3.0	17.6	98.1
2024	56	3.0	18.6	96.4

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.

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	52	53	1.9%
African American	0	0
American Indian	16	22	37.5%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	27	25	7.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	9	6	33.3%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	98.1%	98.1%	0%

Schools Near Eel River Charter

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CAST Science (2024)			Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2024)							Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)							% Completely Immunized (2022)	% Polio (2022)	% Hepatitis B (2022)	% Varicella (2022)	% DTP (2022)	% MMR (2022)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2018)
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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 5th Grade	CAST Science 8th Grade	CAST Science End of Course	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 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics End of Course	% Completely Immunized KG	% Polio KG	% Hepatitis B KG	% Varicella KG	% DTP KG	% MMR KG	Total
Eel River Charter	Public, Charter	K-6	76350 Main St.	Covelo	95428	Mendocino County	Eel River Charter District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 983-6946	56	3	18.6	96.4%	5 (8.9%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (48.2%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (42.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)										10.3							13.8
Round Valley Elementary	Public	K-8	Foothill and Airport Sts.	Covelo	95428	Mendocino County	Round Valley Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 983-6175	328	15	22.1	73.8%	30 (9.1%)	1 (0.3%)	104 (31.7%)	0 (0.0%)	181 (55.2%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.7%)	7.4	5788^th of 5862 public elementary schools	1.3%		9.1	5753^rd of 5874 public elementary schools	2.1%	35	8.3	5.7	6.8	11.8	12.5	8.7	16.0	25.0	20.6	16.5	11.8	4.0	4.2	3.7	2.7	5.6	5.5	77.4	83.9	93.6	80.7	83.9	80.7	$7,354
Laytonville Elementary	Public	K-8	150 Ramsey Rd.	Laytonville	95454	Mendocino County	Laytonville Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(707) 984-6123	216	12	18.2	71.3%	114 (52.8%)	1 (0.5%)	47 (21.8%)	5 (2.3%)	23 (10.6%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (12.0%)	15.6	5245^th of 5862 public elementary schools	10.5%		22.4	4621^st of 5874 public elementary schools	21.3%	624	35.3	0.0	15.8	10.5	12.5	29.4	12.5	33.3	14.3	17.5	15.8	16.7	17.7	4.0	13.3	9.5	12.4	92.7						$13,879

Frequently Asked Questions about Eel River Charter

What is the racial makeup of Eel River Charter?

Students at Eel River Charter are 48% Hispanic, 43% American Indian, 9% White.

How many students attend Eel River Charter?

In the 2023-24 school year, 56 students attended Eel River Charter.

What district is Eel River Charter in?

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