Yosemite National Park El Portal

Mariposa County Unified
9670 Rancheria Flat Rd.
El Portal, CA 95318
62 Students
Elementary School K - 8th
School Overview
El Portal Elementary School is a unique, small-enrollment public school located within the boundaries of Yosemite National Park in El Portal, California. Serving as part of the Mariposa County Unified School District, the school provides an intimate educational setting that emphasizes community, small class sizes, and a personalized approach to learning. Its location in a gateway community to one of the world's most iconic natural landscapes allows the school to integrate environmental stewardship and place-based learning into its culture, fostering a deep appreciation for the surrounding Sierra Nevada ecosystem.

The school is well-regarded for being a tight-knit hub for local families, often acting as the heart of the small residential community of El Portal. Because of its remote setting, the school focuses on creating a supportive atmosphere where students across different grade levels can collaborate and grow together. By leveraging its distinctive geographical location, El Portal Elementary offers students an educational experience that combines core academic instruction with the natural wonders of Yosemite, providing a quiet, focused, and nature-inspired environment for early childhood and elementary development.
62
Total Students
3.3
Full-Time Teachers
18.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
59.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    35 (56.5 %)
  • White
    25 (40.3 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (3.2 %)
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: Mariposa County Unified
Phone: (209)379-2382
Website: http://mcusd.org/eps/
Grade Range: K - 8th
Total Students: 62
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 3.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 30
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 7

* 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 4
Grade 1 9
Grade 2 3
Grade 3 9
Grade 4 6
Grade 5 8
Grade 6 9
Grade 7 8
Grade 8 6
Gender Ratio