Bidwell Elementary

www.rbuesd.org

369 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Bidwell Elementary School, located at 1256 Walnut Street in Red Bluff, California, is part of the Red Bluff Union Elementary School District. Serving the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. As a neighborhood school, it plays a vital role in the Red Bluff area by providing foundational education to elementary-aged children, preparing them for future success in middle school and beyond.

The school’s commitment to education is reflected in its alignment with district-wide standards and its focus on creating an inclusive atmosphere for a diverse student body. By utilizing resources provided through the Red Bluff Union Elementary School District, Bidwell Elementary strives to offer a comprehensive curriculum that encourages student engagement and community involvement. Families interested in specific school programs, district policies, or enrollment information can find further details on the official district website at http://www.rbuesd.org.

369

Total Students

18.2

Full-Time Teachers

20.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bidwell Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	207
Hispanic	121
Black	7
Asian	3
Two or More	15
American Indian	11
Pacific Islander	5

White
207 (56.1 %)
Hispanic
121 (32.8 %)
Two or More
15 (4.1 %)
American Indian
11 (3.0 %)
Black
7 (1.9 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (1.4 %)
Asian
3 (0.8 %)

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:	Red Bluff Union Elementary
Phone:	(530)527-7171
Website:	http://www.rbuesd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	369
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	248
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 74

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 60

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 60