OPHIR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Ophir Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Loomis Union Elementary school district, located in Newcastle, CA with about 231 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 10 teachers, Ophir 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.
Ophir Elementary School, located in the rural community of Newcastle, California, is a small, K-5 public school that operates as part of the Newcastle Elementary School District. Situated in a semi-rural setting, the school is known for its intimate campus environment and strong sense of community. Its curriculum focuses on foundational academic skills, often complemented by small class sizes that allow for more personalized attention between teachers and students.
The school is deeply integrated into the local Placer County foothills, often emphasizing environmental education and outdoor learning due to its spacious, natural surroundings. Ophir Elementary is frequently recognized for its close-knit culture, where parents and local community members play an active role in school events and volunteer efforts. As a smaller institution, it provides a supportive, traditional educational experience that prioritizes student character development alongside core academic achievement.
For more information, contact Ophir Elementary at (530) 885-3495 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Newcastle, CA 95658-9660
(530) 885-3495
OPHIR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Newcastle, CA with about 231 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Loomis Union Elementary
- Total Students:
- 231
- Teachers:
- 10.25
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance 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 231 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending OPHIR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 80% of the student body.
- White
- 79.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 14.7%
- Black or African American
- 2.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.7%
- Two or more races
- 0.9%
- Asian
- 0.9%
- Female
- 51.9%
- Male
- 48.1%
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.