PLAZA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Plaza Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Plaza Elementary school district, located in Orland, CA with about 209 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, Plaza Elementary 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.

Plaza Elementary is a small, rural public school located in Orland, California, serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. As a single-school district, it is characterized by its close-knit, community-oriented atmosphere, focusing on fostering a supportive environment where students receive individualized attention. The school emphasizes traditional academic values while integrating modern educational practices to prepare students for success in high school and beyond.

Beyond its core curriculum, Plaza Elementary places a strong value on community involvement and student character development. The school prides itself on maintaining a safe, inclusive campus culture that encourages parent participation and civic engagement. By leveraging its unique position as a small district, Plaza Elementary provides a personalized learning experience that blends rigorous academics with extracurricular opportunities, aiming to cultivate well-rounded students within a collaborative, tight-knit rural setting.

For more information, contact Plaza Elementary at (530) 865-1250 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.