Gerber Elementary

399 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Gerber Elementary School is a small, rural public school located in the unincorporated community of Gerber, California, serving students in Tehama County. As the primary educational institution for its local community, the school is committed to providing a foundational learning environment for students in the elementary grade levels. It operates under the Gerber Union Elementary School District, focusing on fostering basic academic skills while supporting the social and emotional development of its student body in a close-knit, neighborhood-focused setting.

Because of its location in a small, agricultural-based community, Gerber Elementary often emphasizes a personalized approach to education, aiming to bridge the gap between classroom instruction and the needs of local families. The school works to maintain a supportive campus culture where staff, students, and parents can collaborate effectively. While it maintains a modest footprint in terms of enrollment and facilities, the school remains a vital pillar of the Gerber community, dedicated to preparing its students for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

399

Total Students

17.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gerber Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	85
Hispanic	289
Black	3
Asian	2
Two or More	10
American Indian	10

Hispanic
289 (72.4 %)
White
85 (21.3 %)
Two or More
10 (2.5 %)
American Indian
10 (2.5 %)
Black
3 (0.8 %)
Asian
2 (0.5 %)

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:	Gerber Union Elementary
Phone:	(530)385-1041
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	399
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	304
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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 56

Grade 1 47

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 34

Grade 4 39

Grade 5 50

Grade 6 40

Grade 7 49

Grade 8 39