C. ROY CARMICHAEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

C. Roy Carmichael Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Plumas Unified school district, located in Portola, CA with about 344 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th 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 11 teachers, C. Roy Carmichael Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 31:1. 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.

C. Roy Carmichael Elementary School is a public school located in the small mountain community of Portola, California. Serving students in the Plumas Unified School District, the school acts as a foundational educational hub for the local area, offering instruction for grades Pre-K through 6. The school is known for fostering a close-knit, community-oriented environment that emphasizes both academic development and the social-emotional growth of its students in a rural, scenic setting.

As part of the Plumas County Office of Education (PCOE) network, the school benefits from resources and administrative support designed to maintain quality educational standards despite the challenges often associated with remote, mountainous districts. C. Roy Carmichael integrates standard curriculum with programs aimed at preparing students for their transition to junior high, often focusing on small class sizes and personalized attention to help students achieve their potential within the unique landscape of Plumas County.

For more information, contact C. Roy Carmichael Elementary at (530) 832-0211 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.