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Enrollment
455
Elementary
STATE 465
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·JACOBY CREEK ELEMENTARY·NCES 061866002271
Jacoby Creek
1617 Old Arcata Rd., Bayside, CA 95524 · (707) 822-4896 · Humboldt County
GRADES KG–08ELEMENTARY41-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL455 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
20.5:1
22 FTE teachers
STATE 22.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
35%
159 students
STATE 65%
Community
6
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 63 | 14% |
| Grade 1 | 43 | 9% |
| Grade 2 | 46 | 10% |
| Grade 3 | 50 | 11% |
| Grade 4 | 45 | 10% |
| Grade 5 | 50 | 11% |
| Grade 6 | 53 | 12% |
| Grade 7 | 48 | 11% |
| Grade 8 | 57 | 13% |
This year's kindergarten class (63) is 11% larger than its 8th grade class (57).
Student demographics
45%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
STATE 62% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
CAASPP 2024-25 . % met or exceeded standardEnglish Language Arts
75.4%
CA avg 49.1% . +3.4pp since 2014
Math
65.4%
CA avg 37.7% . +0.4pp since 2014
What this means: On the CAASPP, California's statewide test, about 75 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 65 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all California schools, those numbers are about 49 and 38. Reading and writing scores are up about 3 points since 2014, while math scores have held steady.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Standard Exceeded | Standard Met | Standard Nearly Met | Standard Not Met |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 40.6% | 34.8% | 15.7% | 8.9% |
| Math | 37.3% | 28.1% | 23.6% | 11.0% |
Share of tested students at each CAASPP level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
CAASPP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 75.4% | 65.4% |
| 2023-24 | 75.4% | 66.7% |
| 2022-23 | 74.9% | 66.7% |
| 2021-22 | 74.0% | 65.7% |
| 2020-21 | 69.3% | 55.1% |
| 2018-19 | 78.9% | 70.6% |
| 2017-18 | 82.7% | 69.3% |
| 2016-17 | 72.1% | 68.4% |
| 2015-16 | 77.0% | 70.0% |
| 2014-15 | 72.0% | 65.0% |
% met or exceeded standard, all students and all tested grades.
Source: CAASPP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
70.7%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
59.1%
based on CA schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+11.6pp
above demographic expectation
What this means: About 71% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 59% typical for California schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among California's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like Jacoby Creek
Jacoby Creek's state test result (70.7% proficient) is higher than 5 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacoby Creek this school | 455 | 34.9% | 70.7% |
| Cottage Hill Elementary Grass Valley | 485 | 34.8% | 43.8% |
| Twin Lakes Elementary Orangevale | 494 | 33.4% | 45.9% |
| Junction Elementary Palo Cedro | 416 | 34.9% | 54.3% |
| Soulsbyville Elementary Soulsbyville | 498 | 39.2% | 46.3% |
| Columbia Elementary Redding | 430 | 40.0% | 48.9% |
Matched among California elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Jacoby Creek ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Humboldt County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 70.7% | #624 of 5,151 | #1 of 23 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 65.4% | #809 of 5,172 ▼ 64 | #2 of 23 ▼ 1 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 75.4% | #477 of 5,172 ▼ 31 | #1 of 23 no change |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +0.5pp | #3,186 of 5,116 | #16 of 22 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 455 | #2,967 of 5,915 | #2 of 48 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 20.5:1 | #1,219 of 5,352 | #12 of 22 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 44.5% | #3,158 of 5,354 | #17 of 22 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 34.9% | #4,562 of 5,625 | #28 of 28 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -1.5% | #3,697 of 3,837 | #16 of 17 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
455
+1 (+0%) vs 2020
+12% since 1990-91, when it was 408
Student : Teacher
20.5:1
was 22.7:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 455 | 22.2 | 20.5:1 | 35% (159) |
| 2023-24 | 462 | 22.1 | 20.9:1 | 34% (159) |
| 2022-23 | 459 | 19.5 | 23.6:1 | 30% (138) |
| 2020-21 | 454 | 20 | 22.7:1 | 29% (131) |
| 2017-18 | 462 | 20.6 | 22.4:1 | 29% (134) |
| 2015-16 | 432 | 21 | 20.6:1 | 19% (80) |
| 2010-11 | 439 | N/A | N/A | 17% (76) |
| 2000-01 | 401 | 20 | 20.1:1 | 13% (54) |
| 1990-91 | 408 | 19 | 21.5:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Jacoby Creek.
Since 2017-18: students down 2% (462 to 455); teachers up 8% (20.6 to 22.2).
About Jacoby Creek
Jacoby Creek is a public medium-sized elementary school in Bayside, California. The school's enrollment of 455 students covers kindergarten through 8.
Jacoby Creek reports to Jacoby Creek Elementary.
White students account for 73% of enrollment at Jacoby Creek. The remaining students are 13% multiracial and 10% Hispanic. For comparison, Humboldt County is about 72% White. By the diversity index, Jacoby Creek comes in at 45%.
Teacher staffing is 22.2 full-time equivalents, or about 20.5 students per teacher. The 22.3:1 average for elementary schools in California is higher than this school's figure. Eligibility for subsidized school meals is 35%. Public schools in Humboldt County average 60%.
Given its share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, Jacoby Creek would be expected to post about 59.1%. Its actual average proficiency rate on state tests is 70.7%.
Humboldt County has these Census figures: median household income is about $61,160, roughly 33% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 11%. The public schools of Humboldt County number 92 and enroll about 17,319.
Sunny Brae Middle is the closest public school, about 0.7 miles away in a straight line. There are at least 8 more public schools inside five miles. On state test proficiency, Jacoby Creek ranks 1st in a group of 5 nearby schools.
The federal government classifies Jacoby Creek's location as Rural: Fringe.
Enrollment was essentially flat over 4 years: 454 in 2020-21, 455 in 2024-25. Federal data show the ratio falling from 22.7:1 to 20.5:1.
Families, students, and staff can use this page to discuss sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week at Jacoby Creek. Anyone with firsthand experience at this school can post or comment.
Humboldt County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
134,541
Census ACS
Median income
$61,160
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
33%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
92
17,319 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Nearby schools
- Sunny Brae Middle0.7 mi · 232
- Union Street Charter1.2 mi · 99
- Six Rivers Charter High2.3 mi · 106
- Arcata High2.3 mi · 1,007
- Pacific Coast High (Continuation)2.3 mi · 24
- Northcoast Preparatory and Performing Arts Academy2.3 mi · 118
Frequently asked questions
About Jacoby CreekHow large is Jacoby Creek?
Jacoby Creek enrolls approximately 455 students in grades KG-08.
Is Jacoby Creek an elementary, middle, or high school?
Jacoby Creek is an elementary school covering grades KG-08.
How many teachers does Jacoby Creek have?
Jacoby Creek employs 22 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 20.5:1.
How diverse is Jacoby Creek?
Jacoby Creek reports a student body of 73% White, 10% Hispanic, 0% Black, 2% Asian, 13% Two or more.
Who oversees Jacoby Creek?
Jacoby Creek is overseen by Jacoby Creek Elementary in Humboldt County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.