Capay Joint Union Elementary

www.capayschool.org

185 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Capay Joint Union Elementary School, located in Orland, California, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local rural community. As a "Joint Union" district, it brings together students from a unified area, fostering a close-knit learning environment that emphasizes strong connections between teachers, students, and families. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic program that focuses on essential curriculum standards while supporting the social and emotional development of its elementary-aged students.

The school’s philosophy centers on creating a supportive and engaging atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. By maintaining a smaller campus setting, Capay Joint Union is able to offer a more personalized approach to instruction, ensuring that students receive the individual attention necessary to succeed. For parents and community members, the school serves as a central hub, dedicated to academic excellence and preparing its students for their future transitions to middle and high school.

185

Total Students

9.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Capay Joint Union Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	106
Hispanic	77
Two or More	2

White
106 (57.3 %)
Hispanic
77 (41.6 %)
Two or More
2 (1.1 %)

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:	Capay Joint Union Elementary
Phone:	(530)865-1222
Website:	http://www.capayschool.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	185
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	79
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 22

Grade 2 18

Grade 3 24

Grade 4 21

Grade 5 16

Grade 6 25

Grade 7 16

Grade 8 17