CALPELLA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Calpella Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Ukiah Unified school district, located in Ukiah, CA with about 489 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 4th 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 20 teachers, Calpella Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 24:1. 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.

Calpella Elementary School, located in Ukiah, California, serves as a foundational academic institution for the local community within the Ukiah Unified School District. As a traditional elementary school, it focuses on providing a comprehensive primary education, emphasizing core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and social development. The school is situated in the rural-suburban area of Calpella, just north of the city of Ukiah, and functions as a central hub for neighborhood families, fostering a close-knit educational environment.

The school is characterized by its commitment to student growth and academic preparation, often utilizing resources and curriculum standards aligned with state requirements. Like many schools in the Ukiah Unified district, Calpella Elementary strives to balance high-quality instruction with social-emotional learning, aiming to support the diverse needs of its student body. By maintaining a smaller campus feel compared to larger urban schools, it offers an environment where staff can focus on individualized attention and community-building among students, parents, and teachers.

For more information, contact Calpella Elementary at (707) 472-5630 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.