ALPAUGH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Alpaugh Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Alpaugh Unified school district, located in Alpaugh, CA with about 199 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 8 teachers, Alpaugh Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 24:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Alpaugh Elementary, located in the rural community of Alpaugh, California, serves as the primary educational hub for the local K-8 student population. As the only school within the Alpaugh Unified School District, it plays a central role in the small, isolated agricultural town, acting as a focal point for both academic instruction and community engagement. The school is known for its intimate setting, where the smaller student body allows for a close-knit environment between staff, students, and families.

The school’s mission focuses on providing foundational education while navigating the unique challenges of serving a rural, socioeconomically disadvantaged population. Because of its remote location in the San Joaquin Valley, Alpaugh Elementary places a high priority on stability and resourcefulness, striving to ensure that students receive equitable access to core subjects and extracurricular opportunities. Despite the constraints often faced by small, rural districts, the school remains committed to fostering a supportive learning atmosphere that prepares its students for high school and beyond.

For more information, contact Alpaugh Elementary at (559) 949-8413 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.