Kirkwood Elementary

2049 Kirkwood Rd.
Corning, CA 96021

www.kirkwoodschoolca.org

102 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Kirkwood Elementary, located in Corning, California, is a small, rural public school that serves students in the Kirkwood community. As part of a close-knit educational environment, the school emphasizes foundational academics and focuses on fostering a supportive atmosphere where students can grow both personally and intellectually. Because of its rural setting, the school often benefits from a strong connection to the local community, maintaining a personalized approach to teaching that accommodates the needs of its student population.

The school’s official website highlights its commitment to providing a safe and effective learning environment that adheres to state educational standards. Kirkwood Elementary strives to balance traditional classroom instruction with modern resources, aiming to prepare its students for success as they transition to middle school. Through its dedication to clear communication and active parental involvement, the school functions as a central hub for families in the Corning area, ensuring that every student receives the individual attention necessary to thrive.

102

Total Students

5.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kirkwood Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	80
Hispanic	22

White
80 (78.4 %)
Hispanic
22 (21.6 %)

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:	Kirkwood Elementary
Phone:	(530)824-7773
Website:	http://www.kirkwoodschoolca.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	102
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	5.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	41
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 17

Grade 1 10

Grade 2 12

Grade 3 8

Grade 4 8

Grade 5 11

Grade 6 16

Grade 7 9

Grade 8 11