Downieville Elementary

Sierra-Plumas Joint Unified
130 School St.
Downieville, CA 95936
26 Students
Elementary School K - 6th
School Overview
Downieville Elementary is a small, rural public school located in the historic mountain town of Downieville, California. As part of the Sierra-Plumas Joint Unified School District and supported by the Sierra County Office of Education, the school serves a tight-knit community nestled in the Sierra Nevada mountains. Its remote location emphasizes a personalized approach to education, where small class sizes allow for close teacher-student interaction and a curriculum often tailored to the needs of individual learners.

Beyond its academic focus, the school acts as a central pillar for the local community, reflecting the rugged and scenic character of its environment. Because it operates within a small, rural district, the school often prioritizes hands-on learning experiences and multi-grade instruction, fostering a collaborative atmosphere. For families seeking an education rooted in a quiet, natural setting with strong community involvement, Downieville Elementary provides a unique, intimate alternative to larger, suburban school systems.
26
Total Students
1.5
Full-Time Teachers
17.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
76.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    12 (46.2%)
  • Hispanic
    9 (34.6%)
  • Two or More
    5 (19.2%)
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: Sierra-Plumas Joint Unified
Phone: (530)289-3473
Website: http://dvl.sierracountyschools.org
Grade Range: K - 6th
Total Students: 26
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 1.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.3
NSLP Participation:1 N/A
Qualified Free Lunch: 20
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
Kindergarten 6
Grade 1 3
Grade 2 6
Grade 3 1
Grade 4 4
Grade 5 3
Grade 6 3
Gender Ratio