WEST POINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

West Point Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Calaveras Unified school district, located in West Point, CA with about 92 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, West Point Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 30:1. 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.

West Point Elementary School is a small, rural public school located in the town of West Point, California, within the Calaveras Unified School District. Serving students in the local mountain community, the school is situated in a scenic, forested region of the Sierra Nevada foothills. As a community-centered institution, it focuses on providing foundational education to elementary-aged children while maintaining the close-knit, supportive atmosphere typical of small-town school districts.

The school emphasizes a traditional academic curriculum tailored to meet the needs of its diverse student body, often integrating local history and environmental awareness into the classroom experience. Because of its location in a more remote area, the school serves as a vital hub for local families, prioritizing a safe and nurturing environment that fosters student growth and engagement. Like many schools in the region, it strives to balance core academic standards with extracurricular opportunities that highlight the unique character of the West Point area.

For more information, contact West Point Elementary at (209) 754-2255 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.