Pacific Union Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Arcata, California 95521 · Pacific Union Elementary
#2193 of 5,693 elementary schools in California
#28685 of 50,301 nationally
About Pacific Union Elementary
Pacific Union Elementary is a public elementary located in Arcata, in the Pacific Union Elementary school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades K–8. In 2025 it enrolled 534 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 44.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 2193rd of 5,693 ranked elementary schools in California. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (59th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (17th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 534.
There are 11 schools in Arcata; Pacific Union Elementary ranks 8th of 10 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)40%
- Reading proficiency (30%)53%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)54.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)19.1
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 Pacific Union Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 534
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 54.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 19.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 53%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 40%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
Free academic assessment
Is your child on grade level in reading and math?
Success Tutoring offers personalised English and math tutoring from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Start with a free online assessment and a clear plan for the year ahead.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Schools near Pacific Union Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Trillium Charter
Arcata · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
40 students · 772 m away
Laurel Tree Charter
Arcata · Charter other · Grades K–12
197 students · 899 m away
Arcata Elementary
Arcata · Public elementary · Grades K–5
240 students · 1.5 km away
Fuente Nueva Charter
Arcata · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
150 students · 1.8 km away
Six Rivers Charter High
Arcata · Charter high · Grades 9–12
113 students · 2.0 km away
Coastal Grove Charter
Arcata · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
235 students · 2.0 km away
Arcata High
Arcata · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,007 students · 2.1 km away
Northcoast Preparatory and Performing Arts Academy
Arcata · Charter high · Grades 6–12
118 students · 2.5 km away
Union Street Charter
Arcata · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
99 students · 3.8 km away
Sunny Brae Middle
Arcata · Public middle · Grades 6–8
232 students · 4.7 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in California with a comparable Enrollment.
Creekside Elementary
Salinas · Public elementary · Grades K–6
534 students
Sandpiper Elementary
Redwood City · Public elementary · Grades K–8
534 students
Tiffany (Burton C.) Elementary
Chula Vista · Public elementary · Grades K–6
534 students
Roosevelt Elementary
Compton · Public elementary · Grades K–8
534 students
Rodeo Hills Elementary
Rodeo · Public elementary · Grades K–5
534 students
P. W. Engvall Elementary
Lemoore · Public elementary · Grades K–6
534 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Pacific Union Elementary a good school?
Pacific Union Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 44.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #2193 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 Pacific Union Elementary rank in California?
Pacific Union Elementary ranks #2193 of 5,693 elementary schools in California and #28685 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Pacific Union Elementary?
Pacific Union Elementary had 534 students in 2025.
Is Pacific Union Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Pacific Union Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Pacific Union Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Pacific Union Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.