Margaret Keating Elementary

Summary:

Margaret Keating Elementary is a public elementary school located in Klamath, California, serving 95 students in grades K-6. The school is part of the Del Norte County Unified school district, which is ranked 1191 out of 1568 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Margaret Keating Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom 5-10% of California elementary schools, with significantly below-average academic performance across all grade levels and subject areas compared to state and district averages. For example, in 2023-2024, only 10% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 47.04% statewide and 30.47% in the district. The school also experiences high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 18.9% to 64.3% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than nearby Bess Maxwell Elementary (33.2%) and Mary Peacock Elementary (35.4%). Additionally, Margaret Keating has a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 64.21% to 82.69% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, which is higher than the nearby schools.

Despite these challenges, Margaret Keating Elementary has a relatively small student-teacher ratio, ranging from 15 to 18.1 students per teacher, which is comparable to the nearby schools. This suggests that there may be opportunities for targeted interventions and personalized support to improve student outcomes, particularly by addressing the high chronic absenteeism and supporting students from low-income backgrounds.


Detail:

Public K-6

 300 Minot Creek Rd.
       Klamath, CA  95548-0065


(707) 464-0340

District: Del Norte County Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
5786th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,322 Help


Students who attend Margaret Keating Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Crescent Elk Middle
High:    Del Norte High

Student/teacher ratio:  15.0 Help
Number of students:  95

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:
58.9%
White:
14.7%
Hispanic:
14.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  64.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Margaret Keating Elementary ranks worse than 98.7% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks last among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Del Norte County Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.41. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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
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Compare Details Student population at Margaret Keating Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: American Indian (58.9%), Hispanic (14.7%), White (14.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 64.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Margaret Keating Elementary is 15, which is the 2nd best among 7 elementary schools in the Del Norte County Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Margaret Keating Elementary is $17,322, which is the highest among 8 elementary schools in the Del Norte County Unified School District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

Margaret Keating Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Del Norte County Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Del Norte County Unified 1191st of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Margaret Keating Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Margaret Keating Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 7.77 4758th 4809 1.1%
2005 10.44 4638th 4822 3.8%
2006 10.11 4628th 4818 3.9%
2007 9.15 4958th 5113 3.0%
2008 37.08 3127th 5113 38.8%
2009 23.31 4184th 5193 19.4%
2010 19.23 4638th 5314 12.7%
2012 12.95 5077th 5390 5.8%
2015 7.17 5584th 5611 0.5%
2016 9.56 5467th 5614 2.6%
2017 13.90 5203rd 5692 8.6%
2018 13.29 5235th 5662 7.5%
2022 10.00 5730th 5883 2.6%
2023 8.08 5792nd 5874 1.4%
2024 7.41 5786th 5862 1.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Margaret Keating Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.71 4718th 5084 7.2%
2022 7.08 5238th 5264 0.5%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Margaret Keating Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 110 0 2 4 50 n/a n/a 0 166
1989 101 1 4 2 73 n/a n/a 0 181
1990 98 2 1 13 64 n/a n/a 0 178
1991 115 6 3 14 63 n/a n/a 0 201
1992 113 0 3 10 77 n/a n/a 0 203
1993 96 0 0 7 84 n/a n/a 0 187
1994 86 0 0 8 78 n/a n/a 0 172
1995 47 0 0 10 97 n/a n/a 0 154
1996 47 0 0 10 97 n/a n/a 0 154
1997 42 0 0 7 130 n/a n/a 0 179
1998 38 0 0 4 103 n/a n/a 0 145
1999 41 0 0 3 97 n/a n/a 0 141
2000 20 0 2 1 89 n/a n/a 0 112
2001 23 0 2 0 87 n/a n/a 0 112
2002 31 0 4 4 59 n/a n/a 0 98
2003 31 0 4 4 59 n/a n/a 0 98
2004 32 0 0 3 85 n/a n/a 0 120
2005 35 0 1 8 90 n/a n/a 0 134
2006 27 1 2 7 65 n/a n/a 0 102
2007 35 2 1 7 63 n/a n/a 0 108
2008 26 n/a n/a 3 65 n/a n/a 0 94
2009 33 0 0 5 72 0 4 0 114
2010 32 0 0 8 51 2 3 0 96
2011 22 0 0 12 58 0 3 0 95
2012 22 0 0 10 56 0 4 0 92
2013 23 0 0 9 43 0 3 0 78
2014 10 0 0 6 58 0 6 0 80
2015 15 0 0 8 63 0 6 0 92
2016 13 0 0 8 59 0 11 0 91
2017 17 0 0 5 77 0 8 0 107
2018 14 0 0 6 62 0 10 0 92
2019 14 0 0 8 65 0 9 0 96
2020 15 0 0 8 68 0 16 0 107
2021 11 0 0 10 75 0 8 0 104
2022 15 0 0 11 64 0 8 0 98
2023 14 0 0 14 56 0 11 0 95

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Margaret Keating Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 166 7.0 23.7 n/a
1989 181 7.0 25.8 n/a
1990 178 7.0 25.4 n/a
1991 201 8.0 25.1 n/a
1992 203 8.1 25.0 46.8
1993 187 9.5 19.7 50.8
1994 172 7.0 24.6 74.4
1995 154 9.0 17.1 86.4
1996 154 9.0 17.1 86.4
1997 179 9.8 18.3 93.9
1998 145 9.0 16.1 82.1
1999 141 8.0 17.6 89.4
2000 112 6.7 16.7 97.3
2001 112 6.0 18.7 97.3
2002 98 7.0 14.0 96.9
2003 98 7.0 14.0 96.9
2004 120 9.6 12.5 79.2
2005 134 7.4 18.1 76.1
2006 102 6.0 17.0 69.6
2007 108 4.0 27.0 75
2008 94 7.5 12.5 83
2009 114 7.0 14.3 85.1
2010 96 6.0 16.0 85.4
2011 95 n/a n/a 84.2
2012 92 6.0 15.3 n/a
2013 78 6.0 13.0 85.9
2014 80 5.0 16.0 85
2015 92 5.0 18.4 97.8
2016 91 6.0 15.1 84.6
2017 107 6.0 17.8 95.3
2018 92 6.0 15.3 63
2019 96 6.0 16.0 89.6
2020 107 n/a n/a 87.9
2021 104 5.8 17.9 82.7
2022 98 5.4 18.1 75.5
2023 95 6.3 15.0 64.2

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 Margaret Keating Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 166 7.0 23.7 n/a
1989 181 7.0 25.8 n/a
1990 178 7.0 25.4 n/a
1991 201 8.0 25.1 n/a
1992 203 8.1 25.0 46.8
1993 187 9.5 19.7 50.8
1994 172 7.0 24.6 74.4
1995 154 9.0 17.1 86.4
1996 154 9.0 17.1 86.4
1997 179 9.8 18.3 93.9
1998 145 9.0 16.1 82.1
1999 141 8.0 17.6 89.4
2000 112 6.7 16.7 97.3
2001 112 6.0 18.7 97.3
2002 98 7.0 14.0 96.9
2003 98 7.0 14.0 96.9
2004 120 9.6 12.5 79.2
2005 134 7.4 18.1 76.1
2006 102 6.0 17.0 69.6
2007 108 4.0 27.0 75
2008 94 7.5 12.5 83
2009 114 7.0 14.3 85.1
2010 96 6.0 16.0 85.4
2011 95 n/a n/a 84.2
2012 92 6.0 15.3 n/a
2013 78 6.0 13.0 85.9
2014 80 5.0 16.0 85
2015 92 5.0 18.4 97.8
2016 91 6.0 15.1 84.6
2017 107 6.0 17.8 95.3
2018 92 6.0 15.3 63
2019 96 6.0 16.0 89.6
2020 107 n/a n/a 87.9
2021 104 5.8 17.9 82.7
2022 98 5.4 18.1 75.5
2023 95 6.3 15.0 64.2

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.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201294.0%6.0%0.0%0.0%94.0%94.0%94.0%94.0%94.0%
201377.0%23.0%0.0%0.0%77.0%77.0%77.0%77.0%77.0%
201450.0%50.0%0.0%0.0%50.0%50.0%50.0%50.0%50.0%
201578.0%17.0%0.0%6.0%78.0%83.0%83.0%78.0%83.0%
201694.0%6.0%0.0%0.0%94.0%94.0%94.0%94.0%94.0%
2017≥95.0%≤5.0%≤5.0%≤5.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%
2019≥95.0%≤5.0%≤5.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Margaret Keating Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $17,322

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Margaret Keating Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Margaret Keating Elementary)256.7
 18.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Del Norte County Unified)38.223.9
 14.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Margaret Keating Elementary)256.7
 18.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Del Norte County Unified)31.324.6
 6.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students9695
 1%
African American00
American Indian6556
 13.8%
Asian00
Hispanic814
 75%
Pacific Islander00
White1414
Two or More Races911
 22.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients89.6%64.2%
 25.4%


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Students who attend Margaret Keating Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Crescent Elk Middle
High : Del Norte High

In the 2022-23 school year, 95 students attended Margaret Keating Elementary.

Students at Margaret Keating Elementary are 59% American Indian, 15% White, 15% Hispanic, 12% Two or more races.

Margaret Keating Elementary ranks in the bottom 1.3% of California elementary schools.


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