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Pacific Union Elementary

Arcata, CA

PublicElementary · Grades K–8
pacificunionschool.org3001 Janes Rd., Arcata, CA 95521(707) 822-4619
Test scores
California state tests, 2024–25

English language arts

324 students tested

49.1% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 48.7% did.

  • Exceeded17.0%
  • Met32.1%
  • Nearly met28.1%
  • Not met22.8%

Math

324 students tested

39.2% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 39.2% did.

  • Exceeded14.5%
  • Met24.7%
  • Nearly met30.9%
  • Not met29.9%
Discipline
State and federal reports

California Department of Education

2.0% of students were suspended at least once in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Enrolled during the year551554
Suspended in or out of school1.1% · 62.0% · 11
Suspensions1016
Violence with injury27
Violence without injury87
Weapons00
Drugs02
Defiance only00
Other00

Each suspension is listed under its most serious offense.

U.S. Department of Education

Measure2021–222023–24
Enrolled in the fall527525
Suspended out of school4.2% · 221.1% · 6
Suspended in school0.0% · 00.0% · 0
Expelled0.0% · 00.0% · 0
Attendance
California Department of Education

23.6% of students were chronically absent in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Students counted546547
Chronically absent20.9% · 11423.6% · 129

Chronically absent means missing 10% or more of the school days a student was enrolled.

School Profile

Location

Town, Remote

Enrollment

529 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

18:1

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino27.2%
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White50.5%
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Black or African American2.5%
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Asian1.1%
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Two or More Races12.9%
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American Indian or Alaska Native5.3%
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Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.0%
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Public school directory

NCES ID 062943004533

District
Pacific Union Elementary
Status
Open
School category
Regular School
Charter
No
Virtual instruction
No virtual instruction
Enrollment
529 students
Teachers (FTE)
29.1

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