Freshwater Elementary
School Accountability Report Card Reported
for School Year 2007-08 Published During 2008-09

The School Accountability Report Card (SARC), which is required by law to be published annually, contains information about the condition and performance of each California public school. More information about SARC requirements is available at the SARC Web site. For additional information about the school, parents and community members should contact the school principal or the district office.

I. Data and Access 

DataQuest 

DataQuest is an online data tool that contains additional information about this school and comparisons of the school to the district, the county, and the state. Specifically, DataQuest is a dynamic system that provides reports for accountability (e.g. Academic Performance Index [API], Adequate Yearly Progress [AYP]), test data, enrollment, graduates, dropouts, course enrollments, staffing, and data regarding English learners. 

Internet Access 

Internet access is available at public libraries and other locations that are publicly accessible (e.g., the California State Library). Access to the Internet at libraries and public locations is generally provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Other use restrictions include the hours of operation, the length of time that a workstation may be used (depending on availability), the types of software programs available on a workstation, and the ability to print documents. 

II. About This School 

Contact Information (School Year 2008-09) 

This section provides the schools contact information. 

School  District 
School Name  Freshwater Elementary   District Name  Freshwater Elementary  
Street  75 Greenwood Heights Dr.   Phone Number  707-442-1405  
City, State, Zip  Eureka  , CA  95503-9569  Web Site  www.freshwaterschool.org 
Phone Number  707-442-1405   Superintendent  Thom  McMahon 
Principal  Thom  McMahon  E-mail Address  tmcmahon@humboldt.k12.ca.us 
E-mail Address    CDS Code 12-62828-6007884 

School Description and Mission Statement (School Year 2007-08) 

This section provides information about the school's goals and programs. 

Freshwater School is the elementary school in the Freshwater School District, serving students from Kindergarten to grade six. The school district has an elected board of five trustees and has been providing education to children for over 125 years. In 2006-07, out of the 263 total students, the school served over 128 students from outside the district boundaries. Freshwater School has an experienced, dedicated staff of thirteen classroom teachers who are supported by a full time Reading Specialist, a Resource Specialist, a speech/language therapist, two music teachers, a PE specialist, 11 part-time aides, three full-time classified staff members, a part-time vice principal, and a superintendent/principal.

Mission Statement: The Freshwater School community provides a safe, caring, student-centered environment focused on learning for all.

Opportunities for Parental Involvement (School Year 2007-08) 

This section provides information about opportunities for parents to become involved with school activities.  
Parent involvement makes Freshwater School one of the most outstanding schools in Humboldt County. Family members can become involved in a variety of ways, including helping in the classroom, serving on one of the four parent groups associated with the school, volunteering at special events, and gathering materials and supplies for the school. For example, families volunteer to help with the Garden of the Dolphins, monthly recycling, art projects, field trips, holiday parties, Family Fun Nights, school Science Fair, annual "School Beautification" days. During 2002-03, parents were especially helpful in helping classrooms pack up and move for the modernization project.

Student Enrollment by Grade Level (School Year 2007-08) 

This table displays the number of students enrolled in each grade level at the school. 

Grade Level  Number of Students 
Kindergarten  38 
Grade 1  41 
Grade 2  25 
Grade 3  56 
Grade 4  35 
Grade 5  43 
Grade 6  30 
Grade 7  0 
Grade 8  0 
Ungraded Elementary  0 
Grade 9  0 
Grade 10  0 
Grade 11  0 
Grade 12  0 
Ungraded Secondary  0 
Total Enrollment  268 

Student Enrollment by Group (School Year 2007-08) 

This table displays the percent of students enrolled at the school who are identified as being in a particular group. 

Group  Percent of Total Enrollment 
African American  1.12  %
American Indian or Alaska Native  6.34  %
Asian  1.12  %
Filipino  0.37  %
Hispanic or Latino  3.73  %
Pacific Islander    %
White (not Hispanic)  87.31  %
Multiple or No Response    %
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged  30  %
English Learners    %
Students with Disabilities  13  %

Average Class Size and Class Size Distribution (Elementary) 

This table displays by grade level the average class size and the number of classrooms that fall into each size category (a range of total students per classroom). 

Grade Level  2005-06  2006-07  2007-08 
Avg. Class Size  Number of Classrooms  Avg. Class Size  Number of Classrooms  Avg. Class Size  Number of Classrooms 
1-20  21-32  33+  1-20  21-32  33+  1-20  21-32  33+ 
K  20.0  1      19.5  2      19.0  2.0     
1  20.0  2      20.0  1      21.0    2.0   
2  17.0  2      20.0  2      20.0  1.0     
3  20.0  2      19.0  1      20.0  1.0     
4  26.0    1    29.0    1    29.0    1.0   
5  27.0    1                   
6  30.0    1    27.0    1    24.0    1.0   
K-3  19.0  1      18.5  2      20.5  1.0  1.0   
3-4                         
4-8  22.0    1    27.0    2    27.0    2.0   
Other                         

III. School Climate 

School Safety Plan (School Year 2007-08) 

This section provides information about the school's comprehensive safety plan. 

The School Safety Plan was last reviewed by the Board of Trustees in 2006-07. The School Safety Plan was last discussed with Staff on September 1, 2006.

Suspensions and Expulsions 

This table displays the rate of suspensions and expulsions (the total number of incidents divided by the total enrollment) at the school and district levels for the most recent three-year period. 

Rate  School  District 
2005-06  2006-07  2007-08  2005-06  2006-07  2007-08 
Suspensions  15 10 8 9 19 13
Expulsions  0 0 0 0  0 0

IV. School Facilities 

Facility Conditions and Planned Improvements (School Year 2008-09) 

This section provides information about the condition of the school's grounds, buildings, and restrooms, and a description of any planned or recently completed facility improvements. 

The Freshwater School District completed the modernization of 10 classrooms, the building of a new girls’ restroom, the remodeling of three other restrooms, and the retrofit of the office area. The modernization gave the school a major “facelift”, adding high quality carpets, safety glass windows, new electrical systems and data ports, and inside painting to all 10 classrooms. The new student restrooms are beautifully appointed with new fixtures and tile walls and floors. The office area gives additional space for the business functions of the District. The lighting in the classrooms was retrofitted in 2006. The school houses all of its students as well as providing a library, computer lab, meeting room, auditorium/cafeteria, music rooms, and Day Care. In September 2005, the new gymnasium was completed and has been a bonus for the entire school community.

In 2007/08 we added 196 solar panels that are expected to generate up to 70% of the school's electricity needs.

School Facility Good Repair Status (School Year 2008-09) 

This table displays the results of the most recently completed school site inspection to determine the school facility's good repair status. 

Item Inspected  Repair Status  Repair Needed and Action Taken or Planned 
Good  Fair  Poor 
Gas Leaks  X      
Mechanical Systems  X      
Windows/Doors/Gates (interior and exterior)  X      
Interior Surfaces (walls, floors, and ceilings)  X      
Hazardous Materials (interior and exterior)  X      
Structural Damage  X      
Fire Safety  X      
Electrical (interior and exterior)  X      
Pest/Vermin Infestation  X      
Drinking Fountains (inside and outside)  X      
Restrooms  X      
Sewer  X      
Playground/School Grounds  X      
Roofs  X      
Overall Cleanliness  X      

Overall Summary of School Facility Good Repair Status (School Year 2008-09) 

This table displays the overall summary of the results of the most recently completed school site inspection. 

Item Inspected  Facility Condition 
Exemplary  Good  Fair  Poor 
Overall Summary  Exemplary

V. Teachers 

Teacher Credentials 

This table displays the number of teachers assigned to the school with a full credential, without a full credential, and those teaching outside of their subject area of competence. Detailed information about teacher qualifications can be found at the DataQuest Web site. 

Teachers  School  District 
2005-06  2006-07  2007-08  2007-08 
With Full Credential  14  15  16  18 
Without Full Credential  0  0  0  0 
Teaching Outside Subject Area of Competence        N/A 

Teacher Misassignments and Vacant Teacher Positions 

This table displays the number of teacher misassignments (teachers assigned without proper legal authorization) and the number of vacant teacher positions (not filled by a single designated teacher assigned to teach the entire course at the beginning of the school year or semester). Note: Total Teacher Misassignments includes the number of Misassignments of Teachers of English Learners. 

Indicator  2006-07  2007-08  2008-09 
Misassignments of Teachers of English Learners  0 0 0
Total Teacher Misassignments  0 0 0
Vacant Teacher Positions  0 0 0

Core Academic Classes Taught by No Child Left Behind Compliant Teachers (School Year 2006-07) 

This table displays the percent of classes in core academic subjects taught by No Child Left Behind (NCLB) compliant and non-NCLB compliant teachers at the school, at all schools in the district, at high-poverty schools in the district, and at low-poverty schools in the district. More information on teacher qualifications required under NCLB can be found at the NCLB Web site. 

Location of Classes  Percent of Classes In Core Academic Subjects 
Taught by NCLB Compliant Teachers  Taught by Non-NCLB Compliant Teachers 
This School  100.0  0.0 
All Schools in District  100.0  0.0 
High-Poverty Schools in District     
Low-Poverty Schools in District     

VI. Support Staff 

Academic Counselors and Other Support Staff (School Year 2007-08) 

This table displays, in units of full-time equivalents (FTE), the number of academic counselors and other support staff who are assigned to the school and the average number of students per academic counselor. One FTE equals one staff member working full time; one FTE could also represent two staff members who each work 50 percent of full time. 

Title  Number of FTE Assigned to School  Average Number of Students per Academic Counselor 
Academic Counselor  .6  83 
Library Media Teacher (Librarian)    N/A 
Library Media Services Staff (paraprofessional)  .5  310
Psychologist    N/A 
Social Worker    N/A 
Nurse    N/A 
Speech/Language/Hearing Specialist  .8  32
Resource Specialist (non-teaching)  1.0  24
Other    N/A 

VII. Curriculum and Instructional Materials 

Quality, Currency, Availability of Textbooks and Instructional Materials (School Year 2008-09) 

This table displays information about the quality, currency, and availability of the standards-aligned textbooks and other instructional materials used at the school, and information about the school's use of any supplemental curriculum or non-adopted textbooks or instructional materials. 

Core Curriculum Area  Quality, Currency, and Availability of Textbooks and Instructional Materials  Percent of Pupils Who Lack Their Own Assigned Textbooks and Instructional Materials 
Reading/Language Arts 
All texts are state-aligned and good quality.
0
Mathematics 
All texts are state-aligned and good quality.
0
Science 
All texts are state-aligned and good quality.
0
History-Social Science 
All texts are state-aligned and good quality.
0
Foreign Language    0
Health    0
Visual and Performing Arts    0
Science Laboratory Equipment (grades 9-12)    0

VIII. School Finances 

Expenditures Per Pupil and School Site Teacher Salaries (Fiscal Year 2006-07) 

This table displays a comparison of the school's per pupil expenditures from unrestricted (basic) sources with other schools in the district and throughout the state, and a comparison of the average teacher salary at the school site with average teacher salaries at the district and state levels. Detailed information regarding school expenditures can be found at the Current Expense of Education Web page and teacher salaries can be found on the Certificated Salaries and Benefites Web page. 

Level  Total Expenditures Per Pupil  Expenditures Per Pupil (Supplemental)  Expenditures Per Pupil (Basic)  Average Teacher Salary 
School Site         
District  N/A  N/A    $50508 
Percent Difference - School Site and District  N/A  N/A     
State  N/A  N/A  $5300  $54322 
Percent Difference - School Site and State  N/A  N/A     

Types of Services Funded (Fiscal Year 2007-08) 

This section provides information about the programs and supplemental services that are available at the school and funded through either categorical or other sources. 

The school shared funding for an instrumental music teacher, a half-time vice principal, a vocal music and dance instructor, a full-time reading specialist, 10 classroom aides, a PE teacher. The school also used funds to improved student safety and school climate.

Teacher and Administrative Salaries (Fiscal Year 2006-07)

This table displays district-level salary information for teachers, principals, and superintendents, and compares these figures to the state averages for districts of the same type and size. The table also displays teacher and administrative salaries as a percent of a district's budget, and compares these figures to the state averages for districts of the same type and size. Detailed information regarding salaries may be found on the Certificated Salaries and Benefits Web page.

Category District Amount State Average For Districts In Same Category
Beginning Teacher Salary $34680 $37322 
Mid-Range Teacher Salary $49550  $53824 
Highest Teacher Salary $62500  $67700 
Average Principal Salary (Elementary) $0  $85507 
Average Principal Salary (Middle) $0  $91421 
Average Principal Salary (High) $0  $ 
Superintendent Salary $82500  $104993 
Percent of Budget for Teacher Salaries 38.7 % 37.6 %
Percent of Budget for Administrative Salaries 5.0 % 6.4 %

IX. Student Performance 

California Standards Tests 

The California Standards Tests (CSTs) show how well students are doing in relation to the state content standards. The CSTs include English-language arts (ELA) and mathematics in grades 2 through 11; science in grades 5, 8, and 9 through 11; and history-social science in grades 8, and 10 through 11. Student scores are reported as performance levels. Detailed information regarding CST results for each grade and performance level, including the percent of students not tested, can be found on the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Results Web page. 

CST Results for All Students - Three-Year Comparison 

This table displays the percent of students achieving at the Proficient or Advanced level (meeting or exceeding the state standards). 

Subject  School  District  State 
2005-06  2006-07  2007-08  2005-06  2006-07  2007-08  2005-06  2006-07  2007-08 
English-Language Arts  67   66   68  66   67   69  42   43   46 
Mathematics  68   69   66  64   68   66  40   40   43 
Science  64   83   71  57   73   68  35   38   46 
History-Social Science        48   61   67  33   33   36 

CST Results by Student Group - Most Recent Year 

This table displays the percent of students, by group, achieving at the Proficient or Advanced level (meeting or exceeding the state standards) for the most recent testing period. 

Group  Percent of Students Scoring at Proficient or Advanced 
English-Language Arts  Mathematics  Science  History-Social Science 
African American  *  *     
American Indian or Alaska Native  64  55  *   
Asian  *  *  *   
Filipino         
Hispanic or Latino  *  *  *   
Pacific Islander         
White (not Hispanic)  68  67  71   
Male  71  70  75   
Female  62  63  69   
Economically Disadvantaged  60  50  45   
English Learners         
Students with Disabilities  43  45  *   
Students Receiving Migrant Education Services         

California Physical Fitness Test Results (School Year 2007-08) 

The California Physical Fitness Test is administered to students in grades 5, 7, and 9 only. This table displays by grade level the percent of students meeting the healthy fitness zone on all six fitness standards for the most recent testing period. Detailed information regarding this test, and comparisons of a school's test results to the district and state levels, may be found on the Physical Fitness Testing Web page. 

Grade Level  Percent of Students Meeting Healthy Fitness Zones 
5  62.5 
7  * 
9  * 

X. Accountability 

Academic Performance Index 

The Academic Performance Index (API) is an annual measure of the academic performance and progress of schools in California. API scores range from 200 to 1,000, with a statewide target of 800. Detailed information about the API can be found at the API Web page. 

API Ranks - Three-Year Comparison 

This table displays the school's statewide and similar schools API ranks. These ranks are published when the Base API is released each March. The statewide API rank ranges from 1 to 10. A statewide rank of 1 means that the school has an API score in the lowest 10 percent of all schools in the state, while a statewide rank of 10 means that the school has an API score in the highest 10 percent of all schools in the state. The similar schools API rank reflects how a school compares to 100 statistically matched "similar schools." A similar schools rank of 1 means that the school's academic performance is comparable to the lowest performing 10 schools of the 100 similar schools, while a similar schools rank of 10 means that the school's academic performance is better than at least 90 of the 100 similar schools. 

API Rank  2005  2006  2007 
Statewide  10   9   9  
Similar Schools  9   8   6  

API Changes by Student Group - Three-Year Comparison 

This table displays by student group the actual API changes in points added or lost for the past three years, and the most recent API score. Note: "N/A" means that the student group is not numerically significant. 

Group  Actual API Change  Growth API Score 
2005-06  2006-07  2007-08  2008 
All Students at the School  -15   -5   -3   853  
African American         
American Indian or Alaska Native         
Asian         
Filipino         
Hispanic or Latino         
Pacific Islander         
White (not Hispanic)  -17   -9   4   856  
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged    16   -20   791  
English Learners         
Students with Disabilities         

Adequate Yearly Progress 

The federal NCLB act requires that all schools and districts meet the following Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) criteria: 
  • Participation rate on the state's standards-based assessments in English-language arts (ELA) and mathematics
  • Percent proficient on the state's standards-based assessments in ELA and mathematics
  • API as an additional indicator
  • Graduation rate (for secondary schools)
Detailed information about AYP, including participation rates and percent proficient results by student group, can be found at the AYP Web page. 

AYP Overall and by Criteria (School Year 2007-08) 

This table displays an indication of whether the school and the district made AYP overall and whether the school and the district met each of the AYP criteria. 

AYP Criteria  School  District 
Overall  Yes   Yes  
Participation Rate - English-Language Arts  Yes   Yes  
Participation Rate - Mathematics  Yes   Yes  
Percent Proficient - English-Language Arts  Yes   Yes  
Percent Proficient - Mathematics  Yes   Yes  
API  Yes   Yes  
Graduation Rate  N/A   N/A  

Federal Intervention Program (School Year 2008-09)

Schools and districts receiving federal Title I funding enter Program Improvement (PI) if they do not make AYP for two consecutive years in the same content area (English-language arts or mathematics) or on the same indicator (API or graduation rate). After entering PI, schools and districts advance to the next level of intervention with each additional year that they do not make AYP. Detailed information about PI identification can be found at the AYP Web page. 

Indicator  School  District 
Program Improvement Status  Not in PI  Not In PI  
First Year of Program Improvement     
Year in Program Improvement     
Number of Schools Currently in Program Improvement  N/A   
Percent of Schools Currently in Program Improvement  N/A   

XI. School Completion and Postsecondary Preparation 

Admission Requirements for California Public Universities

University of California
Admission requirements for the University of California (UC) follow guidelines set forth in the Master Plan, which requires that the top one-eighth of the state's high school graduates, as well as those transfer students who have successfully completed specified college work, be eligible for admission to the UC. These requirements are designed to ensure that all eligible students are adequately prepared for University-level work. For general admissions requirements please visit the University of California Web site.
California State University
Admission requirements for the California State University (CSU) use three factors to determine eligibility. They are specific high school courses; grades in specified courses and test scores; and graduation from high school. Some campuses have higher standards for particular majors or students who live outside the local campus area. Because of the number of students who apply, a few campuses have higher standards (supplementary admission criteria) for all applicants. Most CSU campuses utilize local admission guarantee policies for students who graduate or transfer from high schools and colleges that are historically served by a CSU campus in that region. For general admissions requirements please visit the California State University Web site.

Dropout Rate and Graduation Rate

This table displays the school's one-year dropout rates and graduation rates for the most recent three-year period for which data is available. For comparison purposes, data are also provided at the district and state levels. Detailed information about dropout rates and graduation rates can be found on the DataQuest Web site. 

Indicator  School  District  State 
2004-05  2005-06  2006-07  2004-05  2005-06  2006-07  2004-05  2005-06  2006-07 
Dropout Rate (1-year)              3.1  3.5  4.4 
Graduation Rate              85.0  83.0  97.3 

XII. Instructional Planning and Scheduling 

Professional Development 

This section provides information on the annual number of school days dedicated to staff development for the most recent three-year period. 

Freshwater School dedicates 2 days to professional development.