RAIL ROAD FLAT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Rail Road Flat Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Calaveras Unified school district, located in Rail Road Flat, CA with about 62 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 2 teachers, Rail Road Flat Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 31:1. 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.

Rail Road Flat Elementary is a small, rural public school located in the historic community of Rail Road Flat, California, within the Calaveras Unified School District. Serving students in the primary grade levels, the school functions as a community hub for the surrounding mountain region. Due to its remote location and size, it provides a tight-knit educational environment characterized by small class sizes, personalized attention, and a strong sense of connection between students, faculty, and local families.

The school’s curriculum focuses on core academic standards while often incorporating the unique regional culture and natural surroundings of the Sierra Nevada foothills into its instruction. Because of its limited enrollment, Rail Road Flat Elementary emphasizes a multi-grade classroom approach, which fosters social-emotional growth and encourages peer mentoring. For many families in the area, the school is central to the community identity, offering a focused and supportive learning atmosphere away from the pressures of larger, urban school systems.

For more information, contact Rail Road Flat Elementary at (209) 754-2275 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.