D
Needs Improvement
42/100

Alice Birney Elementary

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 717 South Ave., Eureka, CA 95503
Overall
D
42/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.8 grade levels below the U.S. average · 12th percentile in California
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against California schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

42
Repit Score
out of 100
383
Students
enrolled
25.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$20K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%12/1002.8 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%79/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 71% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with California schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −1 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in California. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency17% (−31 pts vs. state avg 48%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency17% (−20 pts vs. state avg 37%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the California state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White15%15%reading -54 pts, math -49 pts1st percentile (list)
Hispanic17%22%reading -23 pts, math -12 pts5th percentile (list)
Asian35%25%reading -43 pts, math -54 pts2nd percentile (list)
Low-income17%17%reading -22 pts, math -16 pts3rd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 717 South Ave.
City Eureka
ZIP Code 95503
District 0600052
NCES School ID 060005201475
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 95503

Understanding the community around Alice Birney Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $68,307
Per Capita Income $35,991
Poverty Rate 10.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 32.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.9%
High School or Higher 90.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $378,600
Median Rent $1,312
Owner-Occupied 71.5%
Renter-Occupied 28.5%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Alice Birney Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 54.6%
Female 45.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 31.1%
White 25.3%
Asian 16.5%
Two or More Races 15.9%
Black 4.2%
American Indian 3.9%
Pacific Islander 3.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 383
Teachers (FTE) 14.8
Student:Teacher Ratio 25.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Alice Birney Elementary?
Alice Birney Elementary has a Repit School Score of 42 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Alice Birney Elementary?
Alice Birney Elementary has 383 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 25.8:1.
What grades does Alice Birney Elementary serve?
Alice Birney Elementary serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Alice Birney Elementary receive per student?
Alice Birney Elementary receives $20,176 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Alice Birney Elementary in 95503 ▼
Avg Home Value
$430,110
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,743
1-Year Change
-0.3%
% Renters
28.5%

Other Schools in 95503

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026