Ophir STEAM Academy

ophir.loomis-usd.k12.ca.us/

208 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Ophir Elementary School, located in the rural community of Newcastle, California, is a small, K-5 public school that operates as part of the Newcastle Elementary School District. Situated in a semi-rural setting, the school is known for its intimate campus environment and strong sense of community. Its curriculum focuses on foundational academic skills, often complemented by small class sizes that allow for more personalized attention between teachers and students.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Placer County foothills, often emphasizing environmental education and outdoor learning due to its spacious, natural surroundings. Ophir Elementary is frequently recognized for its close-knit culture, where parents and local community members play an active role in school events and volunteer efforts. As a smaller institution, it provides a supportive, traditional educational experience that prioritizes student character development alongside core academic achievement.

208

Total Students

10.4

Full-Time Teachers

20.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ophir STEAM Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	163
Hispanic	29
Black	2
Asian	2
Two or More	10
American Indian	2

White
163 (78.4 %)
Hispanic
29 (13.9 %)
Two or More
10 (4.8 %)
Black
2 (1.0 %)
Asian
2 (1.0 %)
American Indian
2 (1.0 %)

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:	Loomis Union Elementary
Phone:	(530)885-3495
Website:	http://ophir.loomis-usd.k12.ca.us/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	208
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	42
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 26

Grade 1 20

Grade 2 9

Grade 3 25

Grade 4 27

Grade 5 22

Grade 6 28

Grade 7 28

Grade 8 23