BLANCHE CHARLES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Blanche Charles Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Calexico Unified school district, located in Calexico, CA with about 442 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 17 teachers, Blanche Charles Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 26:1. 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.
Blanche Charles Elementary is a public school located in Calexico, California, serving students within the Calexico Unified School District. The school is committed to providing a foundational education that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By utilizing a standards-based curriculum, the faculty aims to equip students with the essential skills necessary to succeed in their future academic endeavors while fostering a supportive and inclusive campus environment.
The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and the unique needs of its student population in the border region. Through various programs and initiatives, Blanche Charles Elementary strives to bridge the gap between classroom instruction and real-world application. By maintaining a focus on consistent improvement and student achievement, the school works to prepare its young learners to become responsible, well-rounded citizens within the Calexico community and beyond.
For more information, contact Blanche Charles Elementary at (760) 768-3910 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Calexico, CA 92231-3491
(760) 768-3910
http://www2.cusdk12.org
BLANCHE CHARLES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Calexico, CA with about 442 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Calexico Unified
- Total Students:
- 442
- Teachers:
- 17
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 442 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BLANCHE CHARLES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 100% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 99.5%
- Asian
- 0.5%
- Female
- 46.4%
- Male
- 53.6%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.