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Savanna Elementary

Near Average2024–25 data4 schools · avg 46.2/100

Savanna Elementary has 4 ranked schools across elementary levels with an average Scope Score of 46.2/100 — 2.5 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Holder Elementary at 48/100, where 25.7% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $13,842 per student (below the state average of $14,815). 1 school shows positive growth trajectories. Chronic absenteeism averages 16.3%, near the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
46.2
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
5.0
43.3 – 48.2
Avg Exceeded %
22.5%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
16.3%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
4
With Scope Scores

District Analysis

Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages +0.2pp (state avg: -3.0pp), suggesting schools are making incremental gains.

Consistency: Score range of 5.0 points — remarkably consistent between schools.

Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 16.3%, 1.8pp near the state average of 18.1%.

Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 1.1%, near the state average of 1.7%.

Top school: Holder Elementary leads the district at 48 with 25.7% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in Savanna Elementary

1 Growth Engine1 Culture First2 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 1 school in Savanna Elementary is classified as Growth Engine — 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
58.9%
White
10.1%
Asian
14.0%
Black
3.8%
Other
13.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
82%
Economic need indicator · district avg

District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data

District Funding

Savanna Elementary spends $13,842 per student in current expenditures — $973 below the state average of $14,815.

Per-Pupil Spending
$13,842
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
1,949
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 20.3%
$11,508 → $13,842
Spending Efficiency
3.34
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 61%Support 35%Other 4%
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
$57,607–$130,897
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
93
Full-time equivalent teachers

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25

Elementary Schools (4)

Savanna Elementary has 4 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 46.2 — 2.5 points above the state average of 43.8.

District-wide growth averages +0.2pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.

The highest-scoring elementary school is Holder Elementary with a Scope Score of 48 and 25.7% exceeding standard.

#SchoolScoreExceededMet+GrowthAbsentSusp.
1Holder Elementary
Savanna Elementary Building Momentum
4825.7%52.9%-3.1pp17.1%1.0%
2Hansen Elementary
Savanna Elementary Growth Engine
4722.4%45.8%+17.5pp18.4%1.0%
3Cerritos Elementary
Savanna Elementary Culture First
4623.9%48.9%-16.2pp12.3%1.3%
4Twila Reid Elementary
Savanna Elementary Building Momentum
4318.1%42.6%+2.7pp17.4%1.3%

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 Savanna 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 Savanna Elementary a good school district?
Savanna Elementary has 4 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 46.2/100, which is 2.5 points above the California state average of 43.8. 22.5% 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 Savanna Elementary?
The highest-scoring school in Savanna Elementary is Holder Elementary with a Scope Score of 48/100 and 25.7% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Savanna Elementary spend per student?
Savanna Elementary spends $13,842 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 Savanna Elementary?
Teacher salaries in Savanna Elementary range from $57,607–$130,897 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.