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Greenfield Union Elementary

Below Average2024–25 data4 schools · avg 32.2/100

Greenfield Union Elementary has 4 ranked schools across elementary levels with an average Scope Score of 32.2/100 — 11.6 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Cesar Chavez Elementary at 40/100, where 10.3% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $13,788 per student (below the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 10.0%, below the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
32.2
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
12.2
27.6 – 39.8
Avg Exceeded %
7.5%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
10.0%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
4
With Scope Scores

District Analysis

Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -7.4pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.

Consistency: Score range of 12.2 points — moderately consistent between schools.

Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 10.0%, 8.1pp above the state average of 18.1%.

Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 0.5%, near the state average of 1.7%.

Top school: Cesar Chavez Elementary leads the district at 40 with 10.3% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in Greenfield Union Elementary

3 Culture First1 On the Rise

Hidden gems: 1 school in Greenfield Union Elementary is classified as On the Rise — 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

Hispanic
98.2%
White
1.0%
Black
0.1%
Other
0.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
78%
Economic need indicator · district avg

District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data

District Funding

Greenfield Union Elementary spends $13,788 per student in current expenditures — $1,026 below the state average of $14,815.

Per-Pupil Spending
$13,788
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
3,465
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 19.6%
$11,528 → $13,788
Spending Efficiency
2.33
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 54%Support 40%Other 6%
NCES F-33 Finance · District-level data — not school-specific

Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020

Teacher compensation

Salary Range
$58,902–$142,925
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
178
Full-time equivalent teachers

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25

Elementary Schools (4)

Greenfield Union Elementary has 4 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 32.2 — 11.6 points below the state average of 43.8.

Growth averages -7.4pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.

The highest-scoring elementary school is Cesar Chavez Elementary with a Scope Score of 40 and 10.3% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Cesar Chavez Elementary
Greenfield Union Elementary On the Rise
10.3%Developing
40/100
2Oak Avenue Elementary
Greenfield Union Elementary Culture First
7.5%Developing
32/100
3Arroyo Seco Academy
Greenfield Union Elementary Culture First
6.4%Needs Support
30/100
4Mary Chapa Academy
Greenfield Union Elementary Culture First
5.8%Needs Support
28/100

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 Greenfield 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

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Is Greenfield Union Elementary a good school district?
Greenfield Union Elementary has 4 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 32.2/100, which is 11.6 points below the California state average of 43.8. 7.5% of students exceed the state standard on average. The Scope Score measures academic performance and school climate across six dimensions. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in Greenfield Union Elementary?
The highest-scoring school in Greenfield Union Elementary is Cesar Chavez Elementary with a Scope Score of 40/100 and 10.3% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Greenfield Union Elementary spend per student?
Greenfield Union Elementary spends $13,788 per student in current expenditures. The state average is $14,815. Spending data comes from the NCES Common Core of Data Fiscal Survey (F-33). Higher spending does not automatically mean better outcomes — the Scope Score measures what happens in the classroom regardless of budget.
What is the teacher salary range in Greenfield Union Elementary?
Teacher salaries in Greenfield Union Elementary range from $58,902–$142,925 based on the district's salary schedule (CDE Form J-90). The California statewide median teacher salary is approximately $98,000.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade-level growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Full methodology and weights.