MOKELUMNE HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Mokelumne Hill Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Calaveras Unified school district, located in Mokelumne Hill, CA with about 84 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 3 teachers, Mokelumne Hill Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 28:1. 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.

Mokelumne Hill Elementary is a small, rural public school located in the historic Gold Rush town of Mokelumne Hill, California. Part of the Calaveras Unified School District, the school serves students in grades TK through 6. Due to its location in a tight-knit mountain community, the school emphasizes a personalized approach to education, leveraging its small size to foster strong relationships between students, staff, and local families.

The school is deeply integrated into the local culture of Calaveras County, often reflecting the character of its historic surroundings. As a foundational part of the Mokelumne Hill community, the school focuses on providing a supportive learning environment that promotes academic growth while preparing students for the transition to middle school. Its remote, scenic location offers a unique educational setting that prioritizes community engagement and a traditional, hands-on approach to the elementary curriculum.

For more information, contact Mokelumne Hill Elementary at (209) 754-2140 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.