SAN ANDREAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

San Andreas Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Calaveras Unified school district, located in San Andreas, CA with about 264 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 13 teachers, San Andreas Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. 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.

San Andreas Elementary, located at 255 Lewis Ave. in San Andreas, California, serves as a primary educational institution for the local community within the Calaveras Unified School District. As a neighborhood school, it is dedicated to providing a foundational learning environment for students in the elementary grades, focusing on core academic subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and social development. The school plays a central role in the small, historic town of San Andreas, acting as a hub for local families and fostering a close-knit community atmosphere.

The school is characterized by its commitment to student growth and academic preparation, often emphasizing the importance of character building alongside standard curriculum requirements. Being situated in Calaveras County, the campus often reflects the values of its rural setting, prioritizing a safe and supportive space for children to transition from early childhood education into middle school. By offering various extracurricular opportunities and maintaining strong lines of communication between teachers and parents, San Andreas Elementary aims to ensure that every student receives the individualized attention necessary to succeed in their formative years.

For more information, contact San Andreas Elementary at (209) 754-2365 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.