Serving 186 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Community School For Creative Education ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 186 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Community School For Creative Education ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Community School For Creative Education's student population of 186 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
186 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Community School For Creative Education ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Community School For Creative Education is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#8767 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
8%
12%
Hispanic
68%
56%
Black
11%
5%
White
4%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Community School For Creative Education's ranking?
Community School For Creative Education is ranked #8767 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Community School For Creative Education often compared to?
Community School For Creative Educationis often viewed alongside schools like North Oakland Community Charter, Greenleaf by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Community School For Creative Education?
186 students attend Community School For Creative Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Community School For Creative Education students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Community School For Creative Education?
Community School For Creative Education has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Community School For Creative Education offer ?
Community School For Creative Education offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Community School For Creative Education part of?
Community School For Creative Education is part of Community School For Creative Education School District.
In what neighborhood is Community School For Creative Education located?
Community School For Creative Education is located in the East Peralta neighborhood of Oakland, CA. There are 1 other public schools located in East Peralta.
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