LATROBE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Latrobe Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Latrobe school district, located in Shingle Springs, CA with about 52 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 3rd 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, Latrobe 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.

Latrobe Elementary School, located in Shingle Springs, California, is a historic and close-knit educational institution that serves as the heart of the local Latrobe community. As a single-school district, it maintains a unique identity characterized by a small, rural setting that emphasizes personalized attention and a strong connection between students, faculty, and families. The school is known for its multi-grade classrooms, which foster a family-like atmosphere where older students often mentor younger ones, helping to build social-emotional maturity alongside academic growth.

Academically, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes core subjects while integrating modern technology and hands-on learning experiences. Because of its small size, Latrobe Elementary is able to offer a high degree of teacher accessibility and a responsive learning environment that caters to the individual needs of each student. By prioritizing a supportive and tight-knit community culture, the school aims to prepare its students for future academic success while preserving the traditions and values of its long-standing history in the Sierra foothills.

For more information, contact Latrobe Elementary at (530) 677-0260 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.