Happy Camp Union Elementary

Happy Camp Union Elementary
114 Park Way
Happy Camp, CA 96039
79 Students
Elementary School K - 8th
School Overview
Happy Camp Elementary School is a small, rural public school located in the remote mountain community of Happy Camp, California. Situated within the Klamath National Forest, the school serves the local population of the Karuk ancestral territory, reflecting a unique geographical and cultural setting. Because of its isolated location, the school plays a central role in the community, often acting as a focal point for local events and social connection for families in the surrounding Siskiyou County area.

The school generally serves students from transitional kindergarten through eighth grade, emphasizing a close-knit learning environment typical of small-town school districts. Given its size and location, Happy Camp Elementary often prioritizes personalized instruction and strong student-teacher relationships. The curriculum is designed to meet state standards while navigating the logistical challenges of providing comprehensive educational resources to students in a geographically secluded region.
79
Total Students
5.0
Full-Time Teachers
15.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
36.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    30 (38.0%)
  • White
    27 (34.2%)
  • Two or More
    16 (20.3%)
  • Hispanic
    6 (7.6%)
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: Happy Camp Union Elementary
Phone: (530)493-2267
Website: http://happycampca.apptegy.us/o/hces
Grade Range: K - 8th
Total Students: 79
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 5.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch: 29
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 7
Grade 1 8
Grade 2 6
Grade 3 6
Grade 4 5
Grade 5 12
Grade 6 9
Grade 7 10
Grade 8 16
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Seiad Elementary
Seiad Elementary
22 Students
44539 Highway 96
Seiad Valley, CA 96086 (9.9 miles away)
Elementary School K - 8th