Big Pine Elementary

Big Pine Unified
500 S. Main St.
Big Pine, CA 93513
125 Students
Elementary School K - 8th
School Overview
Big Pine Elementary School, located at 500 S. Main St. in Big Pine, California, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community within the Big Pine Unified School District. Situated in the scenic Owens Valley, the school provides a small-town learning environment that prioritizes personalized instruction and a close-knit atmosphere. By emphasizing core academic standards while fostering student development, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors and beyond.

As part of a unified district, the elementary school works in tandem with the broader educational mission of the Big Pine community to integrate local values with state-mandated curriculum. The school website serves as a primary hub for families to access essential resources, including academic calendars, school policies, and updates on district events. Through its commitment to community engagement and supportive classroom settings, Big Pine Elementary strives to ensure that every student receives the attention and guidance necessary to thrive in an inclusive and nurturing setting.
125
Total Students
9.9
Full-Time Teachers
12.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
51.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    44 (35.2 %)
  • American Indian
    38 (30.4 %)
  • White
    24 (19.2 %)
  • Two or More
    19 (15.2 %)
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: Big Pine Unified
Phone: (760)938-2222
Website: http://bigpineschools.org
Grade Range: K - 8th
Total Students: 125
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 9.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 58
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 6

* 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 14
Grade 1 11
Grade 2 16
Grade 3 19
Grade 4 16
Grade 5 17
Grade 6 12
Grade 7 11
Grade 8 9
Gender Ratio