Albion Elementary

9 Students

Elementary School K - 3rd

School Overview

Albion Elementary School is a small, rural public school located in the coastal community of Albion, California. Situated on Albion Ridge Road, the school serves the local population of the Anderson Valley and Mendocino coastal region. Because of its remote location, the school functions as a vital anchor for its community, offering a personalized and intimate learning environment that reflects the unique, nature-oriented culture of the Northern California coast.

As part of the Anderson Valley Unified School District, Albion Elementary focuses on providing a well-rounded education that emphasizes academic fundamentals while fostering a strong sense of student belonging. The school’s small student body allows for low student-to-teacher ratios, enabling educators to provide individualized attention and hands-on learning experiences. Surrounded by the natural beauty of the redwood forests and coastal cliffs, the school often incorporates its environment into its curriculum, promoting outdoor education and a deep appreciation for the local ecosystem.

Total Students

1.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Albion Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	2
Asian	1
Two or More	2

White
4 (44.4 %)
Hispanic
2 (22.2 %)
Two or More
2 (22.2 %)
Asian
1 (11.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Mendocino Unified
Phone:	(707)937-2968
Grade Range:	K - 3rd
Total Students:	9
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	1.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	4
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 2

Grade 1 4

Grade 2 2

Grade 3 1