CAMINO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Camino Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Camino Union Elementary school district, located in Camino, CA with about 392 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th 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 23 teachers, Camino Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

Camino Elementary School, located in the Sierra Nevada foothills in Camino, California, serves as the heart of its rural community. As the sole school in the Camino Union School District, it provides a TK–8 education that emphasizes a close-knit, supportive environment. The school is known for leveraging its unique location, often incorporating the surrounding natural beauty and local agricultural heritage into its culture, while maintaining a strong focus on core academic standards and personal character development.

The school is deeply integrated into the local community, fostering strong relationships between students, staff, and families. With a commitment to preparing students for high school and beyond, Camino Elementary focuses on personalized learning and maintaining a safe, inclusive campus. By balancing traditional instructional methods with modern educational tools, the school strives to cultivate a sense of civic responsibility and academic excellence in its students, ensuring they are well-prepared for their transition to higher education.

For more information, contact Camino Elementary at (530) 644-4552 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.