WASUMA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Wasuma Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Bass Lake Joint Union Elementary school district, located in Ahwahnee, CA with about 289 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th 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 13 teachers, Wasuma Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. 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.

Wasuma Elementary School, located in Ahwahnee, California, serves as a cornerstone of the mountain community in Madera County. As part of the Chawanakee Unified School District, the school typically provides a K-8 educational experience, fostering a close-knit environment where students from transitional kindergarten through eighth grade can grow and learn. Situated along Highway 49, the school is known for its rural setting, which helps facilitate a personalized approach to education that prioritizes strong relationships between staff, students, and local families.

Academically and culturally, Wasuma Elementary emphasizes a supportive atmosphere that aims to balance traditional classroom instruction with the unique needs of its community. The school benefits from its location in the foothills, often integrating the surrounding natural environment into its culture and activities. By maintaining smaller class sizes and a focused curriculum, the school strives to prepare its students for the transition to high school, while encouraging a sense of responsibility, character development, and academic success in a peaceful, scenic learning environment.

For more information, contact Wasuma Elementary at (559) 682-1585 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.