Plymouth Elementary

186 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Plymouth Elementary is a small, rural public school located in the heart of the historic gold-mining town of Plymouth, California. Serving students in the Amador County Unified School District, the school prides itself on maintaining a close-knit, community-focused environment. Because of its location in a smaller community, the school often benefits from strong parental involvement and a personalized educational setting that emphasizes foundational learning, character development, and a connection to the local heritage of the Sierra Nevada foothills.

Academically, the school functions as a hub for the local elementary population, typically focusing on core curricula such as language arts, mathematics, and science, while integrating modern educational standards. The campus reflects the quiet, small-town atmosphere of Plymouth, providing students with a safe and supportive space to transition from early childhood education toward middle school. It serves as an essential pillar for the local families, fostering a collaborative partnership between teachers, staff, and the surrounding rural community.

186

Total Students

8.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Plymouth Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	103
Hispanic	61
Black	1
Asian	1
Two or More	16
American Indian	4

White
103 (55.4 %)
Hispanic
61 (32.8 %)
Two or More
16 (8.6 %)
American Indian
4 (2.2 %)
Black
1 (0.5 %)
Asian
1 (0.5 %)

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:	Amador County Unified
Phone:	(209)257-7800
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	186
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	105
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 31

Grade 1 25

Grade 2 32

Grade 3 19

Grade 4 29

Grade 5 21

Grade 6 29