Central Union Elementary
Central Union Elementary has 4 ranked schools across elementary levels with an average Scope Score of 45.5/100 — 1.7 points near the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is R. J. Neutra at 63/100, where 37.1% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $15,946 per student (above the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 5.5%, below the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
District Analysis
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages +5.4pp (state avg: -3.0pp), suggesting schools are adding meaningful value.
Consistency: Score range of 39.1 points — showing significant variation between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 5.5%, 12.7pp above the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 3.8%, below the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: R. J. Neutra leads the district at 63 with 37.1% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Central Union Elementary
Hidden gems: 2 schools in Central Union Elementary are classified as On the Rise (2) — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.
Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more
Student demographics
District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data
District Funding
Central Union Elementary spends $15,946 per student in current expenditures — $1,132 above the state average of $14,815.
Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020
Teacher compensation
CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25
Elementary Schools (4)
Central Union Elementary has 4 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 45.5 — 1.7 points near the state average of 43.8.
District-wide growth averages +5.4pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.
The highest-scoring elementary school is R. J. Neutra with a Scope Score of 63 and 37.1% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | R. J. Neutra Central Union Elementary Strong All-Around | 37.1% | Solid 63/100 |
| 2 | Akers Elementary Central Union Elementary Strong All-Around | 34.0% | Solid 61/100 |
| 3 | Stratford Elementary Central Union Elementary On the Rise | 12.0% | Developing 35/100 |
| 4 | Central Elementary Central Union Elementary On the Rise | 5.6% | Needs Support 23/100 |
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology
Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.
What Scope Scores can't tell you about Central Union Elementary
- Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
- Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
- Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
- Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
- Parent and community engagement levels
- Quality of special education and gifted programs
- How resources are distributed across schools within the district
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