Freshwater Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Eureka, California 95503 · Freshwater Elementary
#1649 of 5,693 elementary schools in California
#21721 of 50,301 nationally
About Freshwater Elementary
Freshwater Elementary is a public elementary located in Eureka, in the Freshwater Elementary school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades K–6. In 2025 it enrolled 283 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 54.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1649th of 5,693 ranked elementary schools in California. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (80th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (4th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 283.
There are 18 schools in Eureka; Freshwater Elementary ranks 3rd of 15 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)47%
- Reading proficiency (30%)67%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)48.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)28.3
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Freshwater Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 283
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 48.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 28.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 67%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Freshwater Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Freshwater Charter Middle
Eureka · Charter middle · Grades 7–8
51 students · 0 m away
Garfield Elementary
Eureka · Public elementary · Grades K–6
73 students · 3.3 km away
Lafayette Elementary
Eureka · Public elementary · Grades K–5
324 students · 4.3 km away
Washington Elementary
Eureka · Public elementary · Grades K–5
426 students · 5.2 km away
Winship Middle
Eureka · Public middle · Grades 6–8
413 students · 5.2 km away
Catherine L. Zane Middle
Eureka · Public middle · Grades 6–8
417 students · 5.4 km away
Cutten Elementary
Eureka · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
288 students · 5.6 km away
Northern United - Humboldt Charter
Eureka · Charter other · Grades K–12
330 students · 6.3 km away
Eureka Senior High
Eureka · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,162 students · 6.4 km away
Jacoby Creek
Bayside · Public elementary · Grades K–8
455 students · 6.9 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Freshwater Elementary a good school?
Freshwater Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 54.9 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1649 of 5,693 in California. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Freshwater Elementary rank in California?
Freshwater Elementary ranks #1649 of 5,693 elementary schools in California and #21721 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Freshwater Elementary?
Freshwater Elementary had 283 students in 2025.
Is Freshwater Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Freshwater Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Freshwater Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Freshwater Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.