Is Napa Junction Elementary a good school?

Napa Junction Elementary ranks 2931 st of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Napa Junction Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 440 students attended Napa Junction Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Napa Junction Elementary?

Students at Napa Junction Elementary are 60% Hispanic, 15% Asian, 11% Two or more races, 9% White, 6% African American.

What schools do graduates of Napa Junction Elementary attend?

Students who attend Napa Junction Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : American Canyon Middle High : American Canyon High

Napa Junction Elementary

Summary:

Napa Junction Elementary is a public elementary school in American Canyon, California, serving 440 students in grades K-5 and part of the Napa Valley Unified School District.

Academically, Napa Junction Elementary lags behind the district and state averages, with only 38.5% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy and 36.28% proficient in mathematics, compared to 40.68% and 27.8% for the district, respectively. The school's performance in science also trails the district and state. Notably, Canyon Oaks Elementary outperforms Napa Junction Elementary and the district as a whole in both English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics. Additionally, Napa Junction Elementary has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 11.2% in 2020-2021 to 43.9% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than the nearby Donaldson Way Elementary at 27.6%.

Napa Junction Elementary serves a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 70.91% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, higher than the 62.04% at Donaldson Way Elementary. The school also has a relatively high student-teacher ratio of 24.4, compared to 27.2 at Canyon Oaks Elementary and 25.7 at Donaldson Way Elementary. While the school's performance varies among different student subgroups, with male students and English Language Learners outperforming the overall student population in certain areas, addressing the school's challenges in attendance, socioeconomic factors, and overall academic performance will be crucial for improving student outcomes.

Detail:

Public K-5

500 Eucalyptus Dr.
American Canyon, CA 94503

(707) 253-3461

District: Napa Valley Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
2931^st of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $6,076

Students who attend Napa Junction Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	American Canyon Middle
High:	American Canyon High

Student/teacher ratio: 24.4

Number of students: 440

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

60.0%

Asian:

14.8%

Two or more races:

10.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 70.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Napa Junction Elementary ranks worse than 50% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 10^th among 16 ranked elementary schools in the Napa Valley Unified School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.79. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (60%), Asian (14.8%), two or more races (10.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 70.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Napa Junction Elementary is 24.4, which is the 6^th best among 16 elementary schools in the Napa Valley Unified School District. (See more...)

Compare Napa Junction Elementary employs 18 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Napa Junction Elementary is $6,076. 11 elementary schools in the Napa Valley Unified School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Napa Junction Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Napa Junction Elementary 2931^st of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Napa Junction Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Napa Valley Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Napa Valley Unified 882^nd of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Napa Junction Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Napa Junction Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2004	53.61	1978^th	4809	58.9%
2005	51.07	2136^th	4822	55.7%
2006	30.49	3273^rd	4818	32.1%
2007	33.83	3306^th	5113	35.3%
2008	40.80	2896^th	5113	43.4%
2009	27.32	3893^rd	5193	25.0%
2010	31.57	3735^th	5314	29.7%
2011	29.57	4019^th	5377	25.3%
2012	29.44	3986^th	5390	26.0%
2013	12.82	5166^th	5530	6.6%
2015	24.84	4147^th	5611	26.1%
2016	32.61	3559^th	5614	36.6%
2017	31.90	3689^th	5692	35.2%
2018	29.79	3839^th	5662	32.2%
2019	31.44	3822^nd	5789	34.0%
2022	37.11	3293^rd	5883	44.0%
2023	53.67	2358^th	5874	59.9%
2024	43.79	2931^st	5862	50.0%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Napa Junction Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	41.73	1676^th	3246	48.4%
2019	46.39	1425^th	3275	56.5%
2022	45.75	1426^th	3311	56.9%
2023	38.64	1914^th	3250	41.1%
2024	51.15	1117^th	3160	64.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Napa Junction Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	39.50	1357^th	2634	48.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Napa Junction Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	38.89	3105^th	5084	38.9%
2019	38.57	3230^th	5173	37.6%
2022	42.18	2825^th	5264	46.3%
2023	55.73	2001^st	5374	62.8%
2024	53.88	2124^th	5511	61.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Napa Junction Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	27.26	3974^th	5413	26.6%
2019	29.46	3862^nd	5492	29.7%
2022	31.50	3614^th	5635	35.9%
2023	47.83	2529^th	5617	55.0%
2024	40.75	2998^th	5605	46.5%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Napa Junction Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	63.59	524^th	2227	76.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Napa Junction Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	32.70	3494^th	5431	35.7%
2019	35.13	3385^th	5510	38.6%
2022	43.14	2824^th	5663	50.1%
2023	57.88	2045^th	5650	63.8%
2024	46.25	2680^th	5636	52.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Napa Junction Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	34.40	3247^th	4830	32.8%
2019	31.76	3571^st	4963	28.0%
2022	33.97	3373^rd	5084	33.7%
2023	51.38	2160^th	5098	57.6%
2024	46.77	2482^nd	5102	51.4%

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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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by a citizen
Tuesday, December 5, 2017

Very underwhelmed and disappointed by this school and it’s principle. Poor test scores and report cards reflect the culture of the classroom and more importantly reflect the values of the principle. Bullying of minorities is accepted as those in authority turn a blind eye. I would not send your child here. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Napa Junction Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	309	26	52	33	0	n/a	n/a	0	420
1989	312	26	62	35	0	n/a	n/a	0	435
1990	299	26	111	38	0	n/a	n/a	0	474
1991	327	28	129	33	0	n/a	n/a	0	517
1992	325	28	112	38	0	n/a	n/a	0	503
1993	256	44	120	69	0	n/a	n/a	0	489
1994	268	61	124	59	0	n/a	n/a	0	512
1995	267	44	116	74	0	n/a	n/a	0	501
1996	267	44	116	74	0	n/a	n/a	0	501
1997	264	51	100	77	2	n/a	n/a	0	494
1998	283	51	81	93	2	n/a	n/a	0	510
1999	219	46	64	114	4	n/a	n/a	0	447
2000	205	42	56	134	11	n/a	n/a	0	448
2001	185	42	60	141	11	n/a	n/a	1	440
2002	127	48	154	181	7	n/a	n/a	0	517
2003	127	48	154	181	7	n/a	n/a	0	517
2004	93	42	157	164	3	n/a	n/a	0	459
2005	91	40	169	205	1	n/a	n/a	104	610
2006	40	21	46	142	1	n/a	n/a	37	287
2007	50	22	51	166	3	n/a	n/a	25	317
2008	41	30	61	181	1	n/a	n/a	0	314
2009	56	43	80	203	5	6	34	0	427
2010	63	33	81	232	4	3	20	0	436
2011	64	41	87	256	1	3	21	0	473
2012	52	27	78	242	1	2	19	0	421
2013	54	28	68	235	4	0	23	0	412
2014	62	39	80	239	5	0	26	0	451
2015	64	35	81	243	3	3	38	0	467
2016	71	37	84	236	1	1	31	0	461
2017	67	36	75	239	1	2	28	0	448
2018	66	28	78	237	0	1	36	0	446
2019	58	16	79	218	0	1	37	0	409
2020	59	21	67	223	0	1	46	0	417
2021	52	21	73	227	1	1	44	1	420
2022	48	29	66	235	0	1	42	1	422
2023	39	25	65	264	0	0	47	0	440

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 Napa Junction Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	420	18.1	23.2	n/a
1989	435	19.0	22.8	n/a
1990	474	18.2	26.0	n/a
1991	517	24.0	21.5	n/a
1992	503	24.4	20.6	26.4
1993	489	22.7	21.5	29.4
1994	512	23.2	22.1	30.1
1995	501	21.6	23.2	37.9
1996	501	21.6	23.2	37.9
1997	494	21.8	22.7	36.8
1998	510	24.3	21.0	35.5
1999	447	25.3	17.7	46.1
2000	448	25.3	17.7	50.2
2001	440	25.2	17.5	47.4
2002	517	27.0	19.1	44.3
2003	517	27.0	19.1	44.3
2004	459	27.8	20.3	53.2
2005	610	30.0	20.3	54.9
2006	287	15.9	18.1	65.6
2007	317	17.0	18.6	65.4
2008	314	19.5	16.1	59.9
2009	427	21.4	19.1	55.5
2010	436	18.8	23.1	39.9
2011	473	n/a	n/a	54.1
2012	421	14.8	28.3	n/a
2013	412	16.1	25.5	56.3
2014	451	16.4	27.5	57.4
2015	467	19.0	24.5	56.7
2016	461	18.0	25.6	64.2
2017	448	19.0	23.5	59.8
2018	446	18.2	24.5	63.9
2019	409	16.0	25.5	59.7
2020	417	n/a	n/a	57.8
2021	420	16.0	26.2	55.2
2022	422	18.0	23.4	51.4
2023	440	18.0	24.4	70.9

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 Napa Junction Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	420	18.1	23.2	n/a
1989	435	19.0	22.8	n/a
1990	474	18.2	26.0	n/a
1991	517	24.0	21.5	n/a
1992	503	24.4	20.6	26.4
1993	489	22.7	21.5	29.4
1994	512	23.2	22.1	30.1
1995	501	21.6	23.2	37.9
1996	501	21.6	23.2	37.9
1997	494	21.8	22.7	36.8
1998	510	24.3	21.0	35.5
1999	447	25.3	17.7	46.1
2000	448	25.3	17.7	50.2
2001	440	25.2	17.5	47.4
2002	517	27.0	19.1	44.3
2003	517	27.0	19.1	44.3
2004	459	27.8	20.3	53.2
2005	610	30.0	20.3	54.9
2006	287	15.9	18.1	65.6
2007	317	17.0	18.6	65.4
2008	314	19.5	16.1	59.9
2009	427	21.4	19.1	55.5
2010	436	18.8	23.1	39.9
2011	473	n/a	n/a	54.1
2012	421	14.8	28.3	n/a
2013	412	16.1	25.5	56.3
2014	451	16.4	27.5	57.4
2015	467	19.0	24.5	56.7
2016	461	18.0	25.6	64.2
2017	448	19.0	23.5	59.8
2018	446	18.2	24.5	63.9
2019	409	16.0	25.5	59.7
2020	417	n/a	n/a	57.8
2021	420	16.0	26.2	55.2
2022	422	18.0	23.4	51.4
2023	440	18.0	24.4	70.9

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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