El Capitan Elementary
10115 Fifth Street, Delhi, CA 95315-9752
Summary
El Capitan Elementary is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 26th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 26.2% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending down slightly.
31.4% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 26.2% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 31.4% |
| Reading State Rank | 3,968/4,657 (15th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 2,900/4,657 (38th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 16:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 289 |
| Low-Income Students | 269 (93.1%) |
| English Learners | 162 (56.1%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 7.2 points from last year and fell 2.6 points over the full period. Math fell 5.4 points from last year and rose 8.6 points over the full period.
•Math +8.6 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Only one group has a reportable reading result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 15.6% to 29.4% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 3,968 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Results for both income groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
•English Learners vs English Native
6.2% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 37.2% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Only one group has a reportable math result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 20.8% to 37.5% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 2,900 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Results for both income groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
•English Learners vs English Native
17.3% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 39.5% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,479 schools for reading and 1,483 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–6 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does El Capitan Elementary compare within the district?
El Capitan Elementary is No. 3 in reading and No. 2 in math proficiency among the 3 K–6 schools in Delhi Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does El Capitan Elementary rank in California?
El Capitan Elementary ranks No. 3,968 of 4,657 in reading and No. 2,900 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at El Capitan Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 2 in both subjects among 3 K–6 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 27.0% meet the reading standard and 31.9% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does El Capitan Elementary compare with other schools in Delhi?
El Capitan Elementary is No. 3 in reading and No. 2 in math proficiency among the 3 K–6 schools in Delhi with 2026 results.
Explore schools in DelhiHow does El Capitan Elementary compare with other schools in Merced County?
El Capitan Elementary is No. 26 in reading and No. 12 in math proficiency among the 31 K–6 schools in Merced County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Merced CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–6 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| El Capitan ElementaryThis school | 31.4% | 26.2% |
| Harmony Elementary | 45.0% | 47.8% |
| Schendel Elementary | 27.0% | 28.6% |
