Leggett Valley Elementary

Leggett Valley Unified
1 Sch Way
Leggett, CA 95585
58 Students
Elementary School K - 8th
School Overview
Leggett Valley Elementary is a small, rural public school located in the remote community of Leggett, California. As part of the Leggett Valley Unified School District, the school serves a tight-knit community in northern Mendocino County, often functioning as a central hub for families living in the surrounding forested and mountainous terrain. Due to the area's isolation, the school environment is characterized by small class sizes and a personalized approach to education, allowing teachers to foster close relationships with their students and adapt to individual learning needs.

The school is notable for its tranquil, scenic setting and its focus on providing a foundational education to students from transitional kindergarten through the elementary grades. While the institution faces the inherent challenges of serving a small, rural population—such as limited local resources—it emphasizes a supportive, community-centered atmosphere. Leggett Valley Elementary plays a vital role in the regional education system, bridging the gap between the area’s distinct geography and the academic development of its youth.
58
Total Students
4.4
Full-Time Teachers
13.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
77.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    33 (57.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    18 (31.6 %)
  • Two or More
    3 (5.3 %)
  • Black
    1 (1.8 %)
  • Asian
    1 (1.8 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (1.8 %)
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: Leggett Valley Unified
Phone: (707)925-6285
Grade Range: K - 8th
Total Students: 58
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 4.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 44
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 1

* 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 6
Grade 1 8
Grade 2 10
Grade 3 11
Grade 4 6
Grade 5 3
Grade 6 4
Grade 7 6
Grade 8 4
Gender Ratio