Maxwell Elementary

Maxwell Unified
146 N. St.
Maxwell, CA 95955
143 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
School Overview
Maxwell Elementary School, located at 146 N. St. in Maxwell, California, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community in Colusa County. As part of the Maxwell Unified School District, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that supports the academic, social, and emotional development of its K-5 students. Its location in a small, rural setting allows for a close-knit school culture where teachers and staff can focus on personalized learning and building strong relationships with both students and their families.

The school emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum designed to meet state standards while preparing students for the transition to middle school. Beyond core academics, Maxwell Elementary typically integrates extracurricular activities and community-focused initiatives to encourage student participation and school spirit. By providing a safe and supportive campus, the school aims to be a cornerstone of the Maxwell community, ensuring that every student has the tools and encouragement necessary to succeed in their formative educational years.
143
Total Students
7.0
Full-Time Teachers
20.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
65.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    73 (51.0 %)
  • White
    67 (46.9 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (1.4 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.7 %)
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: Maxwell Unified
Phone: (530)438-2401
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 143
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 7.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 20.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch: 87
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 6

* 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 23
Grade 1 21
Grade 2 17
Grade 3 20
Grade 4 27
Grade 5 35
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Williams Primary Elementary
Williams Unified
413 Students
1404 E St.
Williams, CA 95987 (8.9 miles away)
Elementary School K - 3rd