PENINSULA UNION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Peninsula Union Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Peninsula Union school district, located in Samoa, CA with about 37 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 3 teachers, Peninsula Union Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

Peninsula Union Elementary School is a small, rural public school located in the unique, historic company town of Samoa, California. Situated on the Samoa Peninsula along Humboldt Bay, the school serves a tight-knit community and is part of the Peninsula Union School District. Because of its geographic isolation and small enrollment size, the school emphasizes a personalized approach to education, fostering close relationships between students, staff, and the local families they serve.

The school’s curriculum and culture are deeply integrated with the natural surroundings of the Humboldt County coastline. As a small district, it functions with a focus on student-centered learning, providing a quiet and supportive environment that is distinct from larger, more urbanized school systems in the region. By maintaining a connection to the Humboldt County Office of Education, Peninsula Union ensures that its students have access to essential educational resources while preserving the small-town character and community-focused atmosphere that define the Samoa area.

For more information, contact Peninsula Union Elementary at (707) 443-2731 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.