Mattole Elementary

Mattole Unified
29289 Chambers Rd.
Petrolia, CA 95558
27 Students
Elementary School K - 8th
School Overview
Mattole Elementary is a small, rural public school located in the remote community of Petrolia, California, situated within the rugged landscape of Humboldt County. As part of the Mattole Unified School District, the school serves a tight-knit, isolated population, often functioning as a central hub for the surrounding valley. Because of its geographic location near the coast and the King Range National Conservation Area, the school emphasizes a curriculum that is deeply connected to the local environment, often fostering a strong sense of community stewardship and hands-on learning.

The school is notable for its intimate learning environment, typically characterized by small class sizes and multi-grade classrooms. This structure allows for highly individualized instruction and a personalized approach to education that is tailored to the needs of each student. Despite its modest size, Mattole Elementary is committed to providing a comprehensive education that prepares its students for future academic success while celebrating the unique, self-reliant spirit of the Petrolia community.
27
Total Students
1.0
Full-Time Teachers
27.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
55.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    14 (51.9%)
  • Two or More
    11 (40.7%)
  • Hispanic
    2 (7.4%)
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: Mattole Unified
Phone: (707)629-3311
Website: http://sitesgoogle.com/site/mattoleunified
Grade Range: K - 8th
Total Students: 27
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 1.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 27.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 15
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 7
Grade 1 4
Grade 2 2
Grade 3 2
Grade 4 4
Grade 5 1
Grade 6 3
Grade 7 2
Grade 8 2
Gender Ratio