RIVER OAK CHARTER
River Oak Charter is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Ukiah Unified school district, located in Ukiah, CA with about 241 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 9 teachers, River Oak Charter has a student/teacher ratio of about 26:1. 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.
River Oak Charter School, located in Ukiah, California, is a tuition-free public charter school that serves students from kindergarten through eighth grade. The school is widely recognized for its commitment to a holistic, arts-integrated curriculum inspired by Waldorf education methods. By blending rigorous academics with a strong focus on social-emotional development, artistic expression, and hands-on learning, the school aims to cultivate both the intellect and the imagination of its students.
The school places a significant emphasis on community involvement, sustainability, and fostering a deep connection to the natural world. Its campus environment and educational philosophy are designed to encourage critical thinking, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning. As part of the Ukiah Unified School District, River Oak provides a unique alternative to traditional classroom settings, offering families a supportive, developmental approach that prioritizes the "whole child" experience.
For more information, contact River Oak Charter at (707) 467-1855 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Ukiah, CA 95482-5507
(707) 467-1855
RIVER OAK CHARTER is a public Title I Charter school in Ukiah, CA with about 241 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
Ukiah Unified - District:
- Ukiah Unified
- Total Students:
- 241
- Teachers:
- 9.5
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 241 students
- White
- 65.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 20.3%
- Two or more races
- 6.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 2.9%
- Black or African American
- 2.1%
- Asian
- 1.7%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.8%
- Female
- 52.7%
- Male
- 47.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.