Arcata Elementary

262 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Arcata Elementary School, located at 2400 Baldwin St. in Arcata, California, serves as a cornerstone of the local educational community. Situated within the Arcata Elementary School District, the school is known for fostering a supportive and inclusive environment that prioritizes the academic and social-emotional development of its students. The school typically serves children in the lower grade levels, acting as a foundational stepping stone that prepares students for the transition to middle school within the district.

The school benefits significantly from its location in the vibrant, close-knit community of Arcata. It emphasizes a curriculum that encourages curiosity and community engagement, often leveraging the unique natural surroundings and cultural atmosphere of Humboldt County. By maintaining a focus on small-class dynamics and active parent involvement, Arcata Elementary strives to create a welcoming campus culture where students are encouraged to reach their individual potential while developing a strong sense of belonging.

262

Total Students

15.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Arcata Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	125
Hispanic	66
Black	3
Asian	8
Two or More	44
American Indian	16

White
125 (47.7 %)
Hispanic
66 (25.2 %)
Two or More
44 (16.8 %)
American Indian
16 (6.1 %)
Asian
8 (3.1 %)
Black
3 (1.1 %)

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:	Arcata Elementary
Phone:	(707)822-4858
Website:	http://arcataelementaryschool.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	262
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	168
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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 53

Grade 1 34

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 41

Grade 4 38

Grade 5 56