Maxwell Elementary School (Ranked Top 50% for 2025-26)

Home > California > Colusa County > Maxwell

Maxwell Elementary School

146 North St.
Maxwell, CA 95955

( shown in map)

Top 50%

Serving 139 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Maxwell Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).

The percentage of students achieving is 35-39% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving is 40-44% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).

The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.

Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 139 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 57%
: Top 50% in CA
: 35-39% (Top 50%)
: 40-44% (Top 50%)
: 21-39% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Maxwell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Maxwell Elementary School's student population of 139 students has declined by 17% over five school years.

The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5

View Data

Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Maxwell Elementary School
Kind	31
1	21
2	23
3	18
4	22
5	24

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Total Students

139 students

View Data

Total Students Trends Over Years (1987-2023)
Year	Maxwell Elementary School
2023	143
2022	154
2021	148
2020	168
2019	168
2018	162
2017	162
2016	155
2015	209
2014	226
2013	231
2012	246
2011	242
2010	273
2009	270
2008	286
2007	315
2006	303
2005	319
2004	307
2003	309
2002	310
2001	319
2000	301
1999	301
1998	297
1997	279
1996	261
1995	260
1994	251
1993	258
1992	243
1991	240
1990	241
1989	241
1988	237
1987	184

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

7 teachers

View Data

Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (1990-2023)
Year	Maxwell Elementary School
2023	7
2022	6
2021	7
2020	8
2019	8
2018	7
2017	7
2016	6
2015	12
2014	10
2013	11
2012	12
2010	12
2009	13
2008	18
2007	18
2006	17
2005	16
2004	15
2003	17
2002	17
2001	18
2000	18
1999	18
1998	17
1997	16
1996	13
1995	10
1994	10
1993	7
1992	9
1991	9
1990	9

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

School Calendar

School Rankings

Maxwell Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).

The of Maxwell Elementary School is 0.55, 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.

This School

State Level (CA)

#3932 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)

View Data

Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2010-2023)
Year	Maxwell Elementary School
2023	#3932
2022	#3962
2019	#4825
2018	#3780
2017	#2706
2016	#4135
2015	#4962
2013	#5132
2012	#6356
2011	#4042
2010	#2753

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

35-39%

34%

View Data

Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2010-2023)
Year	Maxwell Elementary School	California	Maxwell Unified School District
2023	37%	34%	30%
2022	37%	33%	37%
2019	47%	40%	37%
2018	47%	39%	37%
2017	57%	38%	42%
2016	42%	37%	27%
2015	27%	34%	22%
2013	57%	59%	42%
2012	52%	59%	57%
2011	62%	58%	56%
2010	67%	56%	62%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

40-44%

47%

View Data

Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2010-2022)
Year	Maxwell Elementary School	California	Maxwell Unified School District
2022	42%	47%	39%
2019	37%	51%	37%
2018	47%	50%	37%
2017	47%	48%	42%
2016	42%	48%	32%
2015	32%	44%	32%
2013	47%	57%	52%
2012	47%	58%	52%
2011	52%	56%	54%
2010	57%	54%	52%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

21-39%

29%

Student-Teacher Ratio

20:1

21:1

View Data

Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (1990-2023)
Year	Maxwell Elementary School	California	Maxwell Unified School District
2023	20:1	22:1	18:1
2022	26:1	21:1	17:1
2021	21:1	22:1	17:1
2020	21:1	23:1	19:1
2019	21:1	23:1	19:1
2018	23:1	23:1	17:1
2017	23:1	23:1	17:1
2016	26:1	24:1	22:1
2015	17:1	24:1	18:1
2014	22:1	24:1	19:1
2013	22:1	24:1	18:1
2012	21:1	23:1	18:1
2010	23:1	21:1	18:1
2009	21:1	20:1	17:1
2008	16:1	18:1	14:1
2007	18:1	21:1	17:1
2006	18:1	20:1	16:1
2005	20:1	21:1	18:1
2004	20:1	21:1	18:1
2003	18:1	20:1	17:1
2002	18:1	20:1	17:1
2001	18:1	20:1	16:1
2000	17:1	21:1	16:1
1999	17:1	21:1	16:1
1998	17:1	21:1	15:1
1997	17:1	23:1	17:1
1996	20:1	25:1	17:1
1995	27:1	25:1	19:1
1994	26:1	25:1	18:1
1993	37:1	25:1	20:1
1992	27:1	24:1	19:1
1991	27:1	24:1	20:1
1990	26:1	24:1	18:1

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

American Indian

View Data

American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1992-2023)
Year	Maxwell Elementary School	California	Maxwell Unified School District
2023	1%	1%	3%
2022	2%	1%	2%
2020	3%	1%	3%
2019	3%	1%	3%
2018	4%	1%	4%
2017	4%	1%	4%
2016	6%	1%	6%
2015	5%	1%	5%
2014	5%	1%	4%
2013	4%	1%	4%
2012	4%	1%	4%
2011	2%	1%	2%
2010	3%	1%	2%
2009	2%	1%	1%
2008	3%	1%	2%
2007	2%	2%	1%
2006	2%	1%
2005	1%	2%	1%
2004	2%	2%	1%
2003	1%	2%	1%
2002	1%	2%	1%
2001	1%	2%	1%
2000	1%	1%	2%
1999	1%	1%	2%
1998	1%	1%	2%
1997	1%	1%	2%
1996	2%	1%	2%
1995	2%	1%	2%
1994	2%	1%	2%
1993	1%	1%	2%
1992	2%	1%	2%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Asian

12%

View Data

Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1990-2023)
Year	Maxwell Elementary School	California	Maxwell Unified School District
2023	1%	12%
2022	1%	12%
2020	1%	12%	1%
2019	1%	12%	1%
2018	1%	11%	1%
2017	1%	11%	1%
2016	1%	11%	1%
2014	1%	11%	1%
2013	1%	11%	1%
2012	1%	11%	1%
2011	1%	11%	1%
2010	1%	11%	1%
2006	2%	12%	1%
2005	1%	12%	1%
2004	3%	12%	2%
2003	2%	11%	2%
2002	2%	11%	1%
2001	2%	11%	1%
1999	1%	11%	1%
1998	2%	11%	2%
1997	2%	11%	2%
1996	1%	11%	1%
1995	2%	11%	3%
1994	2%	11%	3%
1993	1%	11%	2%
1992	2%	11%	3%
1991	3%	11%	4%
1990	3%	10%	4%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Hispanic

52%

56%

View Data

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2023)
Year	Maxwell Elementary School	California	Maxwell Unified School District
2023	51%	55%	56%
2022	48%	56%	54%
2021	53%	56%	57%
2020	51%	55%	55%
2019	51%	55%	55%
2018	50%	54%	52%
2017	50%	54%	52%
2016	47%	54%	49%
2015	51%	54%	50%
2014	47%	53%	48%
2013	48%	53%	47%
2012	56%	52%	54%
2011	56%	51%	52%
2010	52%	50%	51%
2009	47%	49%	44%
2008	53%	50%	49%
2007	45%	49%	44%
2006	44%	48%	43%
2005	46%	47%	43%
2004	50%	46%	46%
2003	53%	45%	46%
2002	49%	44%	45%
2001	46%	43%	40%
2000	45%	42%	40%
1999	39%	41%	36%
1998	38%	40%	34%
1997	36%	40%	34%
1996	37%	39%	33%
1995	33%	38%	32%
1994	33%	37%	30%
1993	39%	36%	35%
1992	33%	35%	30%
1991	31%	34%	28%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Black

n/a

View Data

Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1995-2021)
Year	Maxwell Elementary School	California	Maxwell Unified School District
2021	1%	5%	2%
2020	1%	5%	1%
2019	1%	5%	1%
2012	1%	6%	1%
2011	1%	7%	1%
2010	1%	7%	1%
2009	1%	7%	1%
2006	2%	8%	1%
2005	1%	8%	1%
2004	2%	8%	2%
2003	2%	8%	2%
2002	1%	8%	1%
2001	1%	8%	1%
2000	2%	9%	3%
1999	2%	9%	1%
1998	1%	9%	1%
1997	1%	9%	1%
1996	1%	9%	1%
1995	1%	9%	1%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

White

43%

20%

View Data

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2023)
Year	Maxwell Elementary School	California	Maxwell Unified School District
2023	47%	21%	40%
2022	49%	21%	43%
2021	44%	22%	39%
2020	39%	23%	37%
2019	39%	23%	37%
2018	38%	24%	39%
2017	38%	24%	39%
2016	41%	24%	41%
2015	42%	24%	43%
2014	44%	25%	46%
2013	44%	25%	46%
2012	36%	26%	38%
2011	38%	27%	43%
2010	42%	27%	43%
2009	47%	28%	49%
2008	44%	29%	48%
2007	53%	29%	54%
2006	50%	31%	55%
2005	50%	31%	53%
2004	43%	32%	49%
2003	42%	34%	49%
2002	47%	35%	52%
2001	50%	36%	57%
2000	52%	37%	55%
1999	57%	38%	60%
1998	58%	39%	61%
1997	59%	39%	61%
1996	59%	40%	63%
1995	62%	41%	62%
1994	63%	42%	65%
1993	59%	43%	61%
1992	63%	44%	65%
1991	65%	45%	66%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Hawaiian

n/a

View Data

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2014)
Year	Maxwell Elementary School	California	Maxwell Unified School District
2014	1%	1%	1%
2013	2%	1%	1%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Two or more races

View Data

Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2010-2020)
Year	Maxwell Elementary School	California	Maxwell Unified School District
2020	5%	4%	2%
2019	5%	4%	2%
2018	7%	4%	4%
2017	7%	4%	4%
2016	4%	4%	2%
2015	2%	3%	2%
2014	2%	3%
2013	1%	3%	1%
2012	2%	3%	2%
2011	2%	2%	1%
2010	1%	3%	2%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

All Ethnic Groups

0.55

0.63

View Data

Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (1991-2023)
Year	Maxwell Elementary School	California	Maxwell Unified School District
2023	0.52	0.64	0.53
2022	0.53	0.63	0.53
2021	0.53	0.62	0.54
2020	0.59	0.63	0.57
2019	0.59	0.63	0.57
2018	0.61	0.64	0.58
2017	0.61	0.64	0.58
2016	0.61	0.64	0.59
2015	0.57	0.64	0.56
2014	0.59	0.65	0.57
2013	0.58	0.65	0.57
2012	0.56	0.65	0.56
2011	0.55	0.67	0.55
2010	0.56	0.67	0.56
2009	0.56	0.71	0.57
2008	0.54	0.65	0.53
2007	0.53	0.67	0.53
2006	0.57	0.66	0.55
2005	0.54	0.67	0.54
2004	0.59	0.67	0.55
2003	0.55	0.67	0.55
2002	0.54	0.67	0.53
2001	0.54	0.67	0.52
2000	0.53	0.67	0.54
1999	0.53	0.67	0.52
1998	0.52	0.67	0.52
1997	0.53	0.67	0.52
1996	0.52	0.67	0.50
1995	0.51	0.67	0.51
1994	0.50	0.67	0.50
1993	0.50	0.67	0.51
1992	0.50	0.67	0.49
1991	0.49	0.67	0.49

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Eligible for

58%

54%

View Data

Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (1992-2023)
Year	Maxwell Elementary School	California	Maxwell Unified School District
2023	61%	51%	56%
2022	58%	51%	55%
2021	60%	53%	63%
2020	55%	52%	54%
2019	55%	52%	54%
2018	56%	49%	55%
2017	56%	49%	55%
2016	18%	50%	15%
2015	55%	50%	51%
2014	65%	49%	59%
2013	63%	48%	54%
2011	63%	46%	52%
2010	42%	46%	47%
2009	61%	43%	57%
2008	70%	41%	66%
2007	69%	40%	65%
2006	72%	40%	70%
2005	68%	40%	64%
2004	73%	40%	69%
2003	66%	39%	64%
2002	70%	39%	67%
2001	65%	39%	61%
2000	62%	40%	54%
1999	67%	40%	62%
1998	70%	47%	64%
1997	66%	47%	51%
1996	66%	46%	54%
1995	65%	45%	52%
1994	73%	43%	61%
1993	65%	41%	51%
1992	63%	38%	52%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Eligible for

View Data

Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2001-2023)
Year	Maxwell Elementary School	California	Maxwell Unified School District
2023	2%	8%	6%
2022	5%	7%	6%
2021	9%	6%	10%
2020	9%	7%	10%
2019	9%	7%	10%
2018	21%	9%	18%
2017	21%	9%	18%
2015	6%	9%	6%
2014	8%	9%	7%
2013	3%	7%	4%
2011	9%	8%	10%
2010	5%	9%	9%
2009	10%	10%	10%
2008	5%	10%	6%
2007	6%	10%	6%
2006	6%	9%	7%
2005	6%	9%	6%
2004	6%	9%	6%
2003	3%	9%	4%
2002	4%	8%	5%
2001	7%	8%	7%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Maxwell Unified School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Maxwell Elementary School's ranking?

Maxwell Elementary School is ranked #3932 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.

What schools are Maxwell Elementary School often compared to?

Maxwell Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Arbuckle Elementary School, George T. Egling Middle School, Maxwell Middle School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).

How many students attend Maxwell Elementary School?

139 students attend Maxwell Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

52% of Maxwell Elementary School students are Hispanic, 43% of students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student-teacher ratio of Maxwell Elementary School?

Maxwell Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.

What grades does Maxwell Elementary School offer ?

Maxwell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5

What school district is Maxwell Elementary School part of?

Maxwell Elementary School is part of Maxwell Unified School District.

School Reviews

Review Maxwell Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:

Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities

Recent Articles

September 05, 2025

School Choice vs. Neighborhood Schools: Key Factors

Explore school choice vs. neighborhood schools in 2025. Learn key factors parents should weigh when deciding the best fit for their child.

September 05, 2025

Best School Match 2025: Public vs Charter vs Magnet

Compare 2025 public, charter, and magnet school options with updated data, trends, and strategies to find the best fit.

September 05, 2025

Public School Boundaries and Equity in 2025

Explore how public school boundaries shape access, equity, and opportunity for students in 2025. Learn the impact on families and education policy.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 139 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 57%
: Top 50%
: 35-39% (Top 50%)
: 40-44% (Top 50%)
: 21-39% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education