Is Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary a good school?

Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary ranks 3514 th of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 301 students attended Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary?

Students at Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary are 48% White, 35% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 7% American Indian, 1% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary attend?

Students who attend Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Toddy Thomas Middle High : Fortuna Union High

Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary

Summary:

Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary is a public elementary school in Fortuna, California, serving 323 students in grades K-4. The school faces several challenges, including low academic performance, high chronic absenteeism, and a high percentage of students from low-income backgrounds.

Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom half of California elementary schools, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. Female students have outperformed male students, and Hispanic students have performed better than White students, who rank in the bottom 10% of California elementary schools. Students with disabilities have shown relatively stronger performance, but students from low socioeconomic backgrounds have struggled, with the school ranking in the bottom 40% of California elementary schools for this subgroup. Chronic absenteeism has increased significantly, from 8.3% in 2018-2019 to 30.4% in 2022-2023.

Compared to nearby schools, Ridgewood Elementary and Cuddeback Elementary have similar performance characteristics, while Hydesville Elementary has consistently outperformed Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary. The strong performance of the local Redwood Preparatory Charter suggests that alternative educational models may be more effective in this community.

Detail:

Public K-4

3850 Rohnerville Rd.
Fortuna, CA 95540-3122

(707) 725-4688

District: Fortuna Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
3514^th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,409

Students who attend Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Toddy Thomas Middle
High:	Fortuna Union High

Student/teacher ratio: 17.7

Number of students: 301

Racial breakdown:

White:

48.2%

Hispanic:

34.6%

Two or more races:

9.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 77.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary ranks worse than 59.9% of elementary schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (48.2%), Hispanic (34.6%), two or more races (9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 77.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary is 17.7. (See more...)

Compare Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary employs 17 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary is $11,409.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary 3514^th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Fortuna Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Fortuna Elementary 1245^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2015	40.92	2966^th	5611	47.1%
2016	44.61	2803^rd	5614	50.1%
2017	57.35	2161^st	5692	62.0%
2018	42.93	2961^st	5662	47.7%
2019	37.44	3353^rd	5789	42.1%
2021	37.85	814^th	1417	42.6%
2022	27.60	4089^th	5883	30.5%
2023	32.54	3690^th	5874	37.2%
2024	35.00	3514^th	5862	40.1%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	28.11	1740^th	2420	28.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	51.35	2278^th	5084	55.2%
2019	39.99	3124^th	5173	39.6%
2021	47.29	518^th	1110	53.3%
2022	35.50	3378^th	5264	35.8%
2023	31.36	3789^th	5374	29.5%
2024	40.91	3065^th	5511	44.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	46.94	2662^nd	5413	50.8%
2019	41.34	3026^th	5492	44.9%
2021	43.33	647^th	1267	48.9%
2022	31.28	3626^th	5635	35.7%
2023	36.78	3242^nd	5617	42.3%
2024	37.64	3214^th	5605	42.7%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	58.15	767^th	2585	70.3%
2021	49.58	109^th	293	62.8%
2022	40.87	1041^st	2227	53.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	39.16	3102^nd	5431	42.9%
2019	32.87	3554^th	5510	35.5%
2021	32.10	801^st	1272	37.0%
2022	24.24	4303^rd	5663	24.0%
2023	29.40	3829^th	5650	32.2%
2024	32.70	3588^th	5636	36.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	33.04	3338^th	4830	30.9%
2019	16.13	4607^th	4963	7.2%
2022	32.89	3451^st	5084	32.1%
2023	35.97	3239^th	5098	36.5%
2024	32.70	3524^th	5102	30.9%

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Rank History for White students at Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	25.81	2183^rd	2737	20.2%
2019	20.41	2374^th	2834	16.2%
2022	10.66	2508^th	2726	8.0%
2023	13.46	2393^rd	2662	10.1%
2024	16.26	2297^th	2647	13.2%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2014	170	4	3	61	11	12	261
2015	189	3	2	66	13	23	296
2016	204	4	2	76	15	32	333
2017	209	3	3	67	10	35	327
2018	211	2	6	76	17	28	340
2019	199	3	2	81	19	36	340
2020	197	1	2	87	22	36	345
2021	159	1	2	88	20	34	304
2022	176	0	4	103	22	29	334
2023	160	0	2	108	20	33	323
2024	145	0	4	104	21	27	301

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	261	11.0	23.7	55.9
2015	296	13.0	22.7	58.4
2016	333	14.0	23.7	67
2017	327	15.0	21.8	62.7
2018	340	17.0	20.0	65.9
2019	340	16.0	21.2	66.2
2020	345	n/a	n/a	60.9
2021	304	16.0	19.0	76
2022	334	16.2	20.5	74.3
2023	323	17.0	19.0	79.3
2024	301	17.0	17.7	77.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	261	11.0	23.7	55.9
2015	296	13.0	22.7	58.4
2016	333	14.0	23.7	67
2017	327	15.0	21.8	62.7
2018	340	17.0	20.0	65.9
2019	340	16.0	21.2	66.2
2020	345	n/a	n/a	60.9
2021	304	16.0	19.0	76
2022	334	16.2	20.5	74.3
2023	323	17.0	19.0	79.3
2024	301	17.0	17.7	77.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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