Seiad Elementary

Seiad Elementary
44539 Highway 96
Seiad Valley, CA 96086
22 Students
Elementary School K - 8th
School Overview
Seiad Elementary is a small, rural public school located in the remote community of Seiad Valley, California, situated along the Klamath River in Siskiyou County. As part of the Klamath River Union Elementary School District, the school serves a tight-knit, isolated population, functioning as a central hub for families living in the surrounding wilderness area. Because of its remote location, the school typically operates with very small class sizes, allowing for individualized instruction and a personalized approach to learning that bridges grade levels.

The school is defined by its strong connection to the local environment and the unique challenges and opportunities of living in a rural mountain setting. Educational programming at Seiad Elementary emphasizes foundational academics while often integrating the surrounding natural landscape into the students' daily experiences. Due to the limited population of Seiad Valley, the school acts as more than just an educational facility; it serves as a cornerstone of the community, fostering a close relationship between students, teachers, and the residents of the valley.
22
Total Students
1.0
Full-Time Teachers
22.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
63.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    10 (45.5%)
  • American Indian
    8 (36.4%)
  • Hispanic
    3 (13.6%)
  • Two or More
    1 (4.5%)
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: Seiad Elementary
Phone: (530)496-3308
Grade Range: K - 8th
Total Students: 22
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 1.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 22.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch: 12
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 2

* 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 6
Grade 1 2
Grade 2 2
Grade 3 3
Grade 4 3
Grade 5 3
Grade 6 1
Grade 8 2
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Happy Camp Union Elementary
Happy Camp Union Elementary
79 Students
114 Park Way
Happy Camp, CA 96039 (9.9 miles away)
Elementary School K - 8th