CAMPTONVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Camptonville Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Camptonville Elementary school district, located in Camptonville, CA with about 55 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 4 teachers, Camptonville Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

Camptonville Elementary, located in the rural community of Camptonville, California, serves as a focal point for education in the North Yuba foothills. As a small, remote school, it plays a vital role in its tight-knit community, often emphasizing personalized instruction and a close relationship between students, teachers, and local families. Due to its location in a quiet, mountainous area, the school environment typically focuses on fostering a supportive, small-town atmosphere where students benefit from smaller class sizes and a curriculum tailored to their specific needs.

Because of its size and isolation, the school is often characterized by its resilience and deep integration with the surrounding natural environment. It serves as a cornerstone for the area’s youth, providing a traditional educational foundation while adapting to the unique logistical challenges of operating in a rural district. Families who choose Camptonville Elementary often value the school’s focus on community engagement, individual student attention, and its role as a stable, historic institution within the rural California landscape.

For more information, contact Camptonville Elementary at (530) 288-3277 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.