ROBERTS FERRY CHARTER SCHOOL ACADEMY

Roberts Ferry Charter School Academy is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Roberts Ferry Union Elementary school district, located in Waterford, CA with about 50 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, Roberts Ferry Charter School Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

Roberts Ferry Charter School Academy, located in Waterford, California, is a unique, small-school institution that prides itself on providing a personalized and nurturing educational environment. As a dependent charter school within the Roberts Ferry Union School District, it emphasizes a strong sense of community, often blending traditional academic rigor with the individualized attention typically found in smaller, rural school settings. The school is known for its commitment to student-centered learning, fostering a close-knit atmosphere where students, staff, and families work collaboratively to achieve educational success.

Beyond its core curriculum, the Academy focuses on character development and student engagement, aiming to prepare children not just for academic transitions, but for responsible citizenship. Because of its charter status, the school often benefits from the flexibility to implement specialized programs and instructional strategies tailored to the needs of its specific student body. Situated in a scenic area of Stanislaus County, the school offers a focused, supportive, and stable learning environment that prioritizes student growth and community involvement.

For more information, contact Roberts Ferry Charter School Academy at (209) 874-2331 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.