BIJOU COMMUNITY

Bijou Community is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Lake Tahoe Unified school district, located in South Lake Tahoe, CA with about 602 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 29 teachers, Bijou Community has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. 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.

Bijou Community School, located in South Lake Tahoe, serves as a central hub for elementary education within the Lake Tahoe Unified School District. As a neighborhood school, it emphasizes a strong sense of community and focuses on providing a well-rounded academic foundation for its diverse student body. The school is particularly noted for its dual-language immersion program, which allows students to develop proficiency in both English and Spanish, preparing them to thrive in a globalized society.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Bijou Community School is dedicated to fostering the social and emotional growth of its students. The school leverages its unique mountain location to integrate environmental awareness and outdoor activities into the student experience. With a commitment to inclusivity and academic excellence, the staff works collaboratively with families to ensure that every student receives the support needed to succeed in a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment.

For more information, contact Bijou Community at (530) 543-2337 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.