ENCINAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Encinal Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Live Oak Unified school district, located in Live Oak, CA with about 117 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, Encinal Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 23:1. 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.

Encinal Elementary, located at 6484 Larkin Road in Live Oak, California, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Live Oak Unified School District. As a public elementary school, it focuses on providing core academic instruction and fostering the developmental growth of students from the surrounding rural and residential community. The school environment is structured to support foundational literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional learning, aiming to prepare students for the transition to middle school while maintaining a focus on the specific needs of its diverse local student body.

The school benefits from its location in a quiet, community-oriented area, which often allows for a close-knit atmosphere between staff, students, and families. Like many schools in the region, Encinal Elementary emphasizes creating a safe, inclusive, and encouraging campus culture. By adhering to the standards set by the California Department of Education, the school works to provide equitable learning opportunities, utilizing available resources to help students achieve grade-level proficiency and develop the essential skills necessary for long-term academic success.

For more information, contact Encinal Elementary at (530) 695-5458 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.