Ballico-Cressey Community Charter

www.ballicocressey.com

Charter School 321 Students

Elementary School 1st - 8th

School Overview

Ballico Elementary School is a small, rural public school located in Ballico, California, serving students as part of the Ballico-Cressey School District. The school is known for its close-knit, community-oriented atmosphere, reflecting the values of the surrounding agricultural region. With a commitment to fostering academic growth and personal development, the school strives to provide a supportive learning environment where teachers and staff can offer more individualized attention to their students.

The school operates under the mission of the Ballico-Cressey School District, which emphasizes high standards, student achievement, and preparing children for success in future educational endeavors. By prioritizing a well-rounded curriculum and maintaining strong communication with families, Ballico Elementary seeks to create a stable foundation for its student body. For those seeking more specific information regarding school calendars, district policies, or enrollment details, the school’s official website provides comprehensive resources for parents and community members.

321

Total Students

16.6

Full-Time Teachers

19.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ballico-Cressey Community Charter
Demographic	Student Count
White	98
Hispanic	205
Black	3
Asian	3
Two or More	5
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
205 (63.9 %)
White
98 (30.5 %)
Two or More
5 (1.6 %)
American Indian
5 (1.6 %)
Black
3 (0.9 %)
Asian
3 (0.9 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Ballico-Cressey Elementary
Phone:	(209)394-9400
Website:	http://www.ballicocressey.com
Grade Range:	1st - 8th
Total Students:	321
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	136
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

Grade 1 37

Grade 2 46

Grade 3 36

Grade 4 42

Grade 5 31

Grade 6 44

Grade 7 47

Grade 8 38