Laytonville Elementary

Laytonville Unified
150 Ramsey Rd.
Laytonville, CA 95454
217 Students
Elementary School K - 8th
School Overview
Laytonville Elementary School, located in the rural community of Laytonville, California, serves as a central educational hub for students in Northern Mendocino County. As part of the Laytonville Unified School District, the school is situated in a remote, mountainous region, reflecting the tight-knit and resilient nature of the surrounding community. The campus provides a foundational learning environment for children in the elementary grades, focusing on core academic subjects while striving to meet the unique needs of a diverse student population in a sparsely populated area.

The school places a significant emphasis on fostering a supportive community atmosphere where staff, students, and families work collaboratively. Given its rural setting, the school often plays a vital role in local extracurricular engagement and social development. Laytonville Elementary is committed to navigating the challenges of its geographic isolation by providing essential resources and instructional programs designed to prepare students for success as they transition into the district’s middle and high school levels.
217
Total Students
11.3
Full-Time Teachers
19.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
74.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    117 (53.9%)
  • Hispanic
    55 (25.3%)
  • Two or More
    20 (9.2%)
  • American Indian
    20 (9.2%)
  • Asian
    5 (2.3%)
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: Laytonville Unified
Phone: (707)984-6123
Website: http://www.lusd.us
Grade Range: K - 8th
Total Students: 217
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 11.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 19.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch: 142
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 20

* 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 35
Grade 1 21
Grade 2 28
Grade 3 25
Grade 4 20
Grade 5 23
Grade 6 18
Grade 7 30
Grade 8 17
Gender Ratio