Is Navigator Elementary a good school?

Navigator Elementary ranks 2913 th of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Navigator Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 400 students attended Navigator Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Navigator Elementary?

Students at Navigator Elementary are 32% White, 24% Hispanic, 19% Asian, 17% Two or more races, 8% African American.

What schools do graduates of Navigator Elementary attend?

Students who attend Navigator Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : W. E. Mitchell Middle High : Cordova High

Navigator Elementary

Summary:

Navigator Elementary is a public elementary school located in Rancho Cordova, California, serving around 400 students in grades K-5. It is part of the Folsom-Cordova Unified School District, which is ranked 640 out of 1,568 school districts in the state.

While Navigator Elementary has some areas of strength, such as relatively strong performance among Hispanic students, the school faces several challenges. Its test scores are generally lower than the district and state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. The school also has a significantly higher chronic absenteeism rate, reaching 29.7% in 2021-2022, compared to the district and state averages. Additionally, the school's performance varies greatly across different student subgroups, with White students, multi-racial students, English Language Learners, and students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds performing below average.

When compared to nearby schools within the Folsom-Cordova Unified School District, Navigator Elementary's performance is generally lower than schools like Mather Heights Elementary and Folsom Cordova K-8 Community Charter, which have higher test scores and lower chronic absenteeism rates. However, Navigator Elementary outperforms some other nearby schools, such as Rancho Cordova Elementary, Cordova Meadows Elementary, and Cordova Villa Elementary, which have even lower test scores and higher chronic absenteeism rates.

Detail:

Public K-5

10679 Bear Hollow Dr.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670-6350

(916) 294-2420

District: Folsom-Cordova Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
2913^th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,476

Students who attend Navigator Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	W. E. Mitchell Middle
High:	Cordova High

Student/teacher ratio: 18.9

Number of students: 400

Racial breakdown:

White:

31.8%

Hispanic:

24.0%

Asian:

19.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 50%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Navigator Elementary ranks better than 50.3% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 14^th among 21 ranked elementary schools in the Folsom-Cordova Unified School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.06. (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 Student population at Navigator Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (31.8%), Hispanic (24%), Asian (19%). (See more...)

Compare Details 50% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Navigator Elementary is 18.9, which is the 4^th best among 21 elementary schools in the Folsom-Cordova Unified School District. (See more...)

Compare Navigator Elementary employs 21.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Navigator Elementary is $9,476, which is the highest among 21 elementary schools in the Folsom-Cordova Unified School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Navigator Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Navigator Elementary 2913^th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Navigator Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Folsom-Cordova Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Folsom-Cordova Unified 640^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Navigator Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Navigator Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2007	49.16	2374^th	5113	53.6%
2008	53.86	2172^nd	5113	57.5%
2009	48.58	2572^nd	5193	50.5%
2010	52.75	2401^st	5314	54.8%
2011	38.06	3378^th	5377	37.2%
2012	38.97	3330^th	5390	38.2%
2013	41.57	3211^th	5530	41.9%
2015	67.72	1585^th	5611	71.8%
2016	45.47	2744^th	5614	51.1%
2017	60.90	1974^th	5692	65.3%
2018	55.97	2243^rd	5662	60.4%
2019	52.44	2464^th	5789	57.4%
2022	59.36	2061^st	5883	65.0%
2023	53.79	2350^th	5874	60.0%
2024	44.06	2913^th	5862	50.3%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Navigator Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	15.43	594^th	669	11.2%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Navigator Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	59.96	779^th	3250	76.0%
2024	44.22	1534^th	3160	51.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Navigator Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	44.64	2698^th	5084	46.9%
2019	49.79	2420^th	5173	53.2%
2022	49.49	2306^th	5264	56.2%
2023	50.00	2367^th	5374	56.0%
2024	45.07	2739^th	5511	50.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Navigator Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	69.20	1537^th	5413	71.6%
2019	64.58	1768^th	5492	67.8%
2022	62.80	1831^st	5635	67.5%
2023	48.30	2506^th	5617	55.4%
2024	47.17	2568^th	5605	54.2%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Navigator Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	34.91	1270^th	2227	43.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Navigator Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	39.22	3096^th	5431	43.0%
2019	38.72	3131^st	5510	43.2%
2022	54.66	2207^th	5663	61.0%
2023	57.90	2041^st	5650	63.9%
2024	40.74	3018^th	5636	46.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Navigator Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	26.07	3827^th	4830	20.8%
2019	13.38	4729^th	4963	4.7%
2022	67.17	1290^th	5084	74.6%
2023	76.19	915^th	5098	82.1%
2024	42.82	2772^nd	5102	45.7%

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Rank History for White students at Navigator Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	42.55	1738^th	2737	36.5%
2019	36.07	1952^nd	2834	31.1%
2022	27.30	2088^th	2726	23.4%
2023	24.19	2119^th	2662	20.4%
2024	30.55	1942^nd	2647	26.6%

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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 Navigator Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2007	156	24	44	31	2	n/a	n/a	10	267
2008	202	23	58	36	5	n/a	n/a	0	324
2009	212	42	60	45	5	3	0	0	367
2010	214	41	56	44	3	1	34	0	393
2011	215	44	59	44	3	7	28	0	400
2012	201	44	78	50	5	6	25	0	409
2013	208	35	81	43	6	5	27	0	405
2014	211	49	87	47	9	6	18	0	427
2015	196	39	83	43	3	5	18	0	387
2016	169	33	70	51	0	4	19	0	346
2017	171	42	64	64	1	3	35	0	380
2018	154	40	50	73	2	3	41	0	363
2019	132	36	64	81	1	4	50	0	368
2020	151	22	67	83	3	2	46	0	374
2021	128	22	64	82	1	4	47	0	348
2022	125	37	69	89	4	3	52	0	379
2023	127	30	76	96	1	3	67	0	400

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 Navigator Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	267	15.0	17.8	55.6
2008	324	21.0	15.4	50.6
2009	367	17.6	19.7	49.9
2010	393	17.0	23.1	49.1
2011	400	n/a	n/a	43.5
2012	409	17.7	23.1	n/a
2013	405	17.7	22.8	45.2
2014	427	17.0	25.1	49.6
2015	387	20.0	19.3	45.5
2016	346	19.0	18.2	49.4
2017	380	20.0	19.0	50.8
2018	363	19.0	19.1	50.4
2019	368	19.0	19.3	48.4
2020	374	n/a	n/a	44.9
2021	348	19.7	17.6	39.7
2022	379	20.0	18.8	41.4
2023	400	21.1	18.9	50

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 Navigator Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	267	15.0	17.8	55.6
2008	324	21.0	15.4	50.6
2009	367	17.6	19.7	49.9
2010	393	17.0	23.1	49.1
2011	400	n/a	n/a	43.5
2012	409	17.7	23.1	n/a
2013	405	17.7	22.8	45.2
2014	427	17.0	25.1	49.6
2015	387	20.0	19.3	45.5
2016	346	19.0	18.2	49.4
2017	380	20.0	19.0	50.8
2018	363	19.0	19.1	50.4
2019	368	19.0	19.3	48.4
2020	374	n/a	n/a	44.9
2021	348	19.7	17.6	39.7
2022	379	20.0	18.8	41.4
2023	400	21.1	18.9	50

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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