HAPPY CAMP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Happy Camp Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Happy Camp Union Elementary school district, located in Happy Camp, CA with about 108 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 5 teachers, Happy Camp Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. 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.
Happy Camp Elementary School is a small, rural public school located in the remote mountain community of Happy Camp, California. Situated within the Klamath National Forest, the school serves the local population of the Karuk ancestral territory, reflecting a unique geographical and cultural setting. Because of its isolated location, the school plays a central role in the community, often acting as a focal point for local events and social connection for families in the surrounding Siskiyou County area.
The school generally serves students from transitional kindergarten through eighth grade, emphasizing a close-knit learning environment typical of small-town school districts. Given its size and location, Happy Camp Elementary often prioritizes personalized instruction and strong student-teacher relationships. The curriculum is designed to meet state standards while navigating the logistical challenges of providing comprehensive educational resources to students in a geographically secluded region.
For more information, contact Happy Camp Elementary at (530) 493-2267 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Happy Camp, CA 96039-0467
(530) 493-2267
HAPPY CAMP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Happy Camp, CA with about 108 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Happy Camp Union Elementary
- Total Students:
- 108
- Teachers:
- 5
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Provision 2
- 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 108 students
- White
- 34.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 34.3%
- Two or more races
- 22.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 9.3%
- Female
- 49.1%
- Male
- 50.9%
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.