Jacoby Creek Elementary, CA

Original Research by School Decision on Jacoby Creek Elementary

Jacoby Creek Elementary is a small district serving kindergarten through eighth grade across several communities in Humboldt County on California's north coast. The district enrolls a modest population, with roughly equal numbers across most grades and a student body that is predominantly white, with smaller shares identifying as Hispanic, multiracial, or Asian. Specific demographic data on free-or-reduced-price lunch eligibility and English learner populations were not available.

In English language arts, the district shows solid proficiency across grades three through eight. Performance peaks in the middle and upper grades, where more than four out of five students meet proficiency standards. Grade four shows strong results as well, while grade three, the earliest tested year, runs slightly lower. Math proficiency follows a similar pattern of strength in the middle grades, with grade six reaching the highest point. Grade five math, however, represents a dip, with about half of students meeting the standard. Science results, available for grades five and eight, sit in the mid-range statewide, with grade five outpacing grade eight. Overall, when proficiency rates across all tested subjects and grades are averaged together, the district ranks in the top quartile among Humboldt County's districts, reflecting consistent performance across its span.

The district's chronic absenteeism rate places it well above the midpoint among county peers, a signal of strong attendance engagement. Per-pupil spending runs below the county median, meaning the district operates on tighter resources relative to many nearby districts, though data on how those dollars are allocated across programs was not available.

Jacoby Creek Elementary is the sole school in the district. The location sits in an area where housing values run in the mid-to-upper range for the region, with rental costs tracking moderately below. The housing market has softened slightly in recent years, which may affect family mobility and community stability. Recent district-wide policy changes or curriculum initiatives of lasting parent relevance were not identified in available sources.

A parent considering this district might want to look further into the dip in grade five math performance to understand whether particular support or instructional shifts occur at that transition point. The district's tight budget relative to county peers may also be worth discussing directly with administration to understand staffing, facility maintenance, and program sustainability going forward.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

462

Grades

KG–08

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 12%

Black 0%

White 73%

Asian 2%

Two+ 11%

Am. Indian / AK Native 1%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr ALL

64%

—

Gr 3

48%

82%

Gr 4

64%

87%

Gr 5

56%

76%

Gr 6

81%

66%

Gr 7

63%

94%

Gr 8

76%

86%

Math

Gr ALL

54%

—

Gr 3

38%

75%

Gr 4

43%

79%

Gr 5

31%

59%

Gr 6

88%

71%

Gr 7

56%

77%

Gr 8

71%

69%

Science

Gr 5

38%

76%

Gr 8

47%

63%

Gr HS

42%

—

Schools in this District

1 schools are officially reported under this district.

Jacoby Creek

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

6 grades reported

59%

Grade 3

67%

Grade 4

50%

Grade 5

77%

Grade 6

70%

Grade 7

69%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

67%

Grade 3

80%

Grade 4

70%

Grade 5

71%

Grade 6

83%

Grade 7

83%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

64%

Grade 5

58%

Grade 8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

79%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$525,341

Year-over-year change-4.3%

Range across 4 ZIP codes$392K to $599K

vs. state typical0.68x

vs. national typical1.43x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (4 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
95521	Arcata	$489K	-4.3%	65.3%
95524	Bayside	$599K	-4.1%	33.1%
95549	Kneeland	$561K	-9.6%	1.1%
95501	Eureka	$392K	-4.2%	0.5%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$1,547/mo

Year-over-year change+1.8%

Range across 2 ZIP codes$1,416 to $1,549/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (2 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
95521	Arcata	$1,549	+1.8%	65.3%
95501	Eureka	$1,416	+1.0%	0.5%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$2,651/mo

Home price / national median income6.3x

Annual rent / national median income22.2%

Est. mortgage exceeds rent by$1,103/mo

Comparison

State typical home value$776,233 (-1.1% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

Data Currently Unavailable

Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

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