French Gulch-Whiskeytown Elementary

French Gulch-Whiskeytown Elementary
11442 Cline Gulch Rd.
French Gulch, CA 96033
18 Students
Elementary School K - 8th
School Overview
French Gulch-Whiskeytown Elementary is a unique, historic K-8 school situated in the scenic, rural community of French Gulch, California. As the only school in the French Gulch-Whiskeytown Elementary School District, it serves as a central hub for the local community, operating with a small-school philosophy that prioritizes individualized attention and a close-knit learning environment. Its remote location near Whiskeytown National Recreation Area provides students with a distinct educational atmosphere that emphasizes local history and a connection to the surrounding natural environment.

Academically, the school is recognized for its commitment to small class sizes, which allows for personalized instruction tailored to the diverse needs of its multi-grade classrooms. Despite its small size, the school strives to provide a comprehensive curriculum that integrates technology and core academic standards while fostering a supportive, family-like culture. By focusing on strong teacher-student relationships and community involvement, French Gulch-Whiskeytown Elementary offers a personalized educational experience that is significantly different from the large-scale environment of traditional urban or suburban school districts.
18
Total Students
2.0
Full-Time Teachers
9.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
66.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    15 (83.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    2 (11.1 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (5.6 %)
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: French Gulch-Whiskeytown Elementary
Phone: (530)359-2151
Grade Range: K - 8th
Total Students: 18
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 2.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 10
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 1
Grade 1 2
Grade 2 1
Grade 3 4
Grade 4 1
Grade 5 3
Grade 6 2
Grade 7 2
Grade 8 2
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Lewiston Elementary
Lewiston Elementary
75 Students
685 Lewiston Rd.
Lewiston, CA 96052 (9.4 miles away)
Elementary School K - 8th