Richvale Elementary

42 Students

Elementary School 1st - 6th

School Overview

Richvale Elementary School is a small, rural public school located in the unincorporated community of Richvale, California. Serving students in the surrounding agricultural area, the school is part of the Biggs Unified School District. Because of its location in a close-knit, rural setting, the school typically fosters a small-town atmosphere where staff and families work closely together to support student development in a focused, community-oriented environment.

The school is known for being the heart of the local Richvale community, providing foundational primary education to children in the region. As a smaller institution, it generally offers a more personalized educational experience compared to larger suburban schools, emphasizing core academic skills and local engagement. It remains a vital hub for families in the northern Sacramento Valley who value a quiet, supportive school environment for their children's formative years.

Total Students

3.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Richvale Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	35
Hispanic	7

White
35 (83.3 %)
Hispanic
7 (16.7 %)

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:	Biggs Unified
Phone:	(530)624-0731
Grade Range:	1st - 6th
Total Students:	42
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	3.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	27
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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

Grade 1 4

Grade 2 11

Grade 3 5

Grade 4 9

Grade 5 4

Grade 6 9