Pacific Union Elementary

537 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Pacific Union Elementary, located on Janes Road in Arcata, California, serves as a focal point for its local community within Humboldt County. As a public elementary school, it is committed to providing a foundational education for students in the primary grades, emphasizing academic growth, social development, and personal responsibility. The school is known for fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where students are encouraged to engage actively with their studies and participate in the broader school culture.

The school benefits from its location in the scenic coastal region of Arcata, which often influences its community-oriented approach. With a focus on preparing students for middle school transitions, Pacific Union Elementary prioritizes small-community values, aiming to build strong partnerships between teachers, parents, and students. By maintaining a balance between rigorous instruction and a nurturing atmosphere, the school strives to ensure that its pupils develop the critical thinking skills and character traits necessary for long-term academic success.

537

Total Students

28.1

Full-Time Teachers

19.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pacific Union Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	276
Hispanic	133
Black	16
Asian	13
Two or More	55
American Indian	43

White
276 (51.5 %)
Hispanic
133 (24.8 %)
Two or More
55 (10.3 %)
American Indian
43 (8.0 %)
Black
16 (3.0 %)
Asian
13 (2.4 %)

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:	Pacific Union Elementary
Phone:	(707)822-4619
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	537
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	257
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	36

* 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 71

Grade 1 43

Grade 2 55

Grade 3 53

Grade 4 64

Grade 5 70

Grade 6 56

Grade 7 72

Grade 8 53