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Tulelake Basin Elementary

Summary:

Tulelake Basin Elementary is a public elementary school in Tulelake, California, serving 237 students in grades K-6. The school is part of the Tulelake Basin Joint Unified school district, which is ranked 1373 out of 1568 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Tulelake Basin Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom 20% of California elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's performance on state assessments is significantly below the state average across all grade levels and subject areas, with only 27.74% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy and 15.22% proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to state averages of 47.04% and 35.54%, respectively. The school also has a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds (79.75%) and a significant population of English Language Learners, both of which are likely contributing to the school's poor academic performance.

Another major concern at Tulelake Basin Elementary is the dramatic increase in chronic absenteeism, which has risen from 0% in 2017-2018 to 52.6% in 2021-2022. This high rate of chronic absenteeism is likely a significant factor in the school's academic struggles, as regular attendance is crucial for student learning and achievement. Additionally, the student-teacher ratio at the school has increased from 18.8 in 2020-2021 to 23.8 in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state average and may be impacting the school's ability to provide personalized attention and support to its students.


Detail:

Public K-6

 461 Second St.
       Tulelake, CA  96134-0788

(530) 667-2294

District: Tulelake Basin Joint Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
4775th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,262 Help


Students who attend Tulelake Basin Elementary usually attend:

High:    Tulelake High

Student/teacher ratio:  20.2 Help
Number of students:  243

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
73.3%
White:
21.8%
American Indian:
2.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  80.7% Help


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Compare Details Tulelake Basin Elementary ranks worse than 81.5% of elementary schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.85. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (73.3%), White (21.8%), American Indian (2.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 80.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Tulelake Basin Elementary is 20.2. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Tulelake Basin Elementary is $12,262.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Tulelake Basin Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Tulelake Basin Elementary 4775th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Tulelake Basin Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Tulelake Basin Joint Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Tulelake Basin Joint Unified 1373rd of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Tulelake Basin Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Tulelake Basin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 49.58 2176th 4809 54.8%
2005 49.39 2227th 4822 53.8%
2006 42.59 2580th 4818 46.5%
2007 46.80 2504th 5113 51.0%
2008 30.74 3529th 5113 31.0%
2009 31.62 3583rd 5193 31.0%
2010 34.06 3547th 5314 33.3%
2011 33.56 3714th 5377 30.9%
2012 24.36 4357th 5390 19.2%
2013 30.22 4024th 5530 27.2%
2015 31.17 3606th 5611 35.7%
2016 43.23 2885th 5614 48.6%
2017 20.59 4637th 5692 18.5%
2018 19.79 4698th 5662 17.0%
2019 18.52 4941st 5789 14.6%
2021 18.23 1199th 1417 15.4%
2022 23.44 4509th 5883 23.4%
2023 18.54 4996th 5874 14.9%
2024 20.85 4775th 5862 18.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Tulelake Basin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.45 954th 3246 70.6%
2019 54.18 1039th 3275 68.3%
2021 24.45 569th 602 5.5%
2022 58.66 812th 3311 75.5%
2023 34.45 2206th 3250 32.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Tulelake Basin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.42 4163rd 5084 18.1%
2019 24.90 4233rd 5173 18.2%
2021 29.14 835th 1110 24.8%
2022 31.77 3692nd 5264 29.9%
2023 24.58 4338th 5374 19.3%
2024 27.24 4207th 5511 23.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Tulelake Basin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.54 4738th 5413 12.5%
2019 15.53 4995th 5492 9.0%
2021 21.08 1022nd 1267 19.3%
2022 24.64 4251st 5635 24.6%
2023 27.84 3986th 5617 29.0%
2024 23.44 4385th 5605 21.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Tulelake Basin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.67 4135th 5431 23.9%
2019 24.34 4247th 5510 22.9%
2021 19.18 1057th 1272 16.9%
2022 24.10 4316th 5663 23.8%
2023 11.58 5405th 5650 4.3%
2024 20.35 4679th 5636 17.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Tulelake Basin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.14 3967th 4830 17.9%
2019 23.96 4113th 4963 17.1%
2022 32.99 3442nd 5084 32.3%
2023 23.70 4207th 5098 17.5%
2024 26.27 4007th 5102 21.5%
See the entire list of Best California Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

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 Tulelake Basin Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 167 1 0 67 6 n/a n/a 0 241
1989 166 0 0 81 2 n/a n/a 0 249
1990 184 0 0 83 1 n/a n/a 0 268
1991 162 1 0 74 2 n/a n/a 0 239
1992 147 0 0 79 6 n/a n/a 0 232
1993 134 1 1 95 4 n/a n/a 0 235
1994 150 1 0 103 3 n/a n/a 0 257
1995 129 0 1 122 9 n/a n/a 0 261
1996 129 0 1 122 9 n/a n/a 0 261
1997 121 0 0 123 3 n/a n/a 0 247
1998 101 0 0 134 2 n/a n/a 0 237
1999 93 0 0 119 3 n/a n/a 0 215
2000 79 1 0 112 0 n/a n/a 0 192
2001 78 0 1 117 0 n/a n/a 0 196
2002 70 0 1 99 1 n/a n/a 0 171
2003 70 0 1 99 1 n/a n/a 0 171
2004 70 0 1 95 0 n/a n/a 0 166
2005 79 0 2 103 1 n/a n/a 0 185
2006 65 1 1 102 3 n/a n/a 0 172
2007 63 0 0 91 0 n/a n/a 11 165
2008 64 n/a n/a 95 1 n/a n/a 0 160
2009 54 0 0 102 2 0 4 0 162
2010 65 0 0 99 0 0 2 0 166
2011 57 0 0 105 0 0 4 0 166
2012 87 4 0 184 0 1 10 0 286
2013 65 1 0 171 0 0 8 0 245
2014 70 2 0 188 0 1 6 0 267
2015 51 3 0 181 0 0 4 0 239
2016 38 2 0 189 1 0 7 0 237
2017 34 2 0 194 1 0 5 0 236
2018 29 1 1 175 1 0 13 0 220
2019 37 1 1 166 0 0 9 0 214
2020 37 1 1 168 1 0 14 0 222
2021 35 0 1 168 1 0 11 0 216
2022 40 0 1 173 1 0 15 0 230
2023 43 1 1 174 5 0 13 0 237
2024 53 0 1 178 7 0 4 0 243

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 Tulelake Basin Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 241 10.0 24.1 n/a
1989 249 9.3 26.7 n/a
1990 268 11.0 24.3 n/a
1991 239 10.3 23.2 n/a
1992 232 10.5 22.0 69.8
1993 235 11.5 20.4 77.4
1994 257 11.0 23.4 81.7
1995 261 10.8 24.2 73.2
1996 261 10.8 24.2 73.2
1997 247 11.8 20.9 69.2
1998 237 11.8 20.1 81.9
1999 215 11.6 18.5 69.8
2000 192 10.5 18.3 85.4
2001 196 9.5 20.6 76
2002 171 8.5 20.1 73.1
2003 171 8.5 20.1 73.1
2004 166 8.0 20.8 81.9
2005 185 9.5 19.5 82.2
2006 172 9.5 18.1 82
2007 165 9.5 17.4 92.2
2008 160 11.0 14.5 87.5
2009 162 10.0 14.7 77.8
2010 166 8.6 19.1 79.5
2011 166 n/a n/a 77.7
2012 286 17.7 16.0 n/a
2013 245 14.7 16.5 80.4
2014 267 14.2 18.7 81.3
2015 239 14.0 17.0 75.3
2016 237 12.0 19.7 77.6
2017 236 13.3 17.7 76.7
2018 220 10.4 21.1 77.3
2019 214 11.3 18.8 85
2020 222 n/a n/a 75.2
2021 216 11.4 18.8 78.2
2022 230 10.4 21.9 72.2
2023 237 9.9 23.8 79.7
2024 243 12.0 20.2 80.7

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 Tulelake Basin Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 241 10.0 24.1 n/a
1989 249 9.3 26.7 n/a
1990 268 11.0 24.3 n/a
1991 239 10.3 23.2 n/a
1992 232 10.5 22.0 69.8
1993 235 11.5 20.4 77.4
1994 257 11.0 23.4 81.7
1995 261 10.8 24.2 73.2
1996 261 10.8 24.2 73.2
1997 247 11.8 20.9 69.2
1998 237 11.8 20.1 81.9
1999 215 11.6 18.5 69.8
2000 192 10.5 18.3 85.4
2001 196 9.5 20.6 76
2002 171 8.5 20.1 73.1
2003 171 8.5 20.1 73.1
2004 166 8.0 20.8 81.9
2005 185 9.5 19.5 82.2
2006 172 9.5 18.1 82
2007 165 9.5 17.4 92.2
2008 160 11.0 14.5 87.5
2009 162 10.0 14.7 77.8
2010 166 8.6 19.1 79.5
2011 166 n/a n/a 77.7
2012 286 17.7 16.0 n/a
2013 245 14.7 16.5 80.4
2014 267 14.2 18.7 81.3
2015 239 14.0 17.0 75.3
2016 237 12.0 19.7 77.6
2017 236 13.3 17.7 76.7
2018 220 10.4 21.1 77.3
2019 214 11.3 18.8 85
2020 222 n/a n/a 75.2
2021 216 11.4 18.8 78.2
2022 230 10.4 21.9 72.2
2023 237 9.9 23.8 79.7
2024 243 12.0 20.2 80.7

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.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Tulelake Basin Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201291.0%0.0%0.0%9.0%93.0%93.0%91.0%93.0%91.0%
201395.0%0.0%0.0%5.0%95.0%100.0%97.0%95.0%97.0%
201493.0%0.0%0.0%7.0%93.0%98.0%95.0%93.0%95.0%
201595.0%0.0%0.0%5.0%100.0%100.0%97.0%95.0%97.0%
201697.0%0.0%0.0%3.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%97.0%
2017≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
2018≥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 Tulelake Basin Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $12,262

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Tulelake Basin Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 4941st of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 4996th of 5874 Elementary schools
 0.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Tulelake Basin Elementary)22.716.1
 6.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Tulelake Basin Joint Unified)22.716.1
 6.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Tulelake Basin Elementary)36.49.7
 26.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Tulelake Basin Joint Unified)36.49.7
 26.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Tulelake Basin Elementary)41.731.3
 10.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Tulelake Basin Joint Unified)41.731.3
 10.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Tulelake Basin Elementary)1328.1
 15.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Tulelake Basin Joint Unified)1328.1
 15.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Tulelake Basin Elementary)3126.9
 4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Tulelake Basin Joint Unified)3126.9
 4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Tulelake Basin Elementary)9.523.1
 13.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Tulelake Basin Joint Unified)9.523.1
 13.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Tulelake Basin Elementary)11.919.2
 7.3%
   5th Grade Science (Tulelake Basin Joint Unified)11.919.2
 7.3%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Tulelake Basin Elementary)39.111.4
 27.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Tulelake Basin Joint Unified)39.111.4
 27.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Tulelake Basin Elementary)17.45.7
 11.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Tulelake Basin Joint Unified)17.45.7
 11.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students214237
 10.7%
African American11
American Indian05
Asian11
Hispanic166174
 4.8%
Pacific Islander00
White3743
 16.2%
Two or More Races913
 44.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients85%79.7%
 5.3%

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In the 2023-24 school year, 243 students attended Tulelake Basin Elementary.

Tulelake Basin Elementary ranks in the bottom 18.5% of California elementary schools.

Students who attend Tulelake Basin Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Tulelake High

Students at Tulelake Basin Elementary are 73% Hispanic, 22% White, 3% American Indian, 2% Two or more races.


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