Three Rivers Elementary

Three Rivers Union Elementary
41932 Sierra Dr.
Three Rivers, CA 93271
95 Students
Elementary School K - 8th
School Overview
Three Rivers Elementary, located in the scenic mountain community of Three Rivers, California, serves as the primary educational hub for the Three Rivers Union School District. Situated near the gateway to Sequoia National Park, the school benefits from a unique, small-town atmosphere that fosters close-knit relationships between students, staff, and the local community. The school is known for providing a personalized learning environment where educators can focus on the individual academic and social development of their students within a tranquil, rural setting.

The school’s mission emphasizes high academic standards and the cultivation of a supportive culture that prepares students for future success. By leveraging its location, Three Rivers Elementary often integrates the natural environment into its educational experience, promoting environmental stewardship alongside core curriculum subjects like mathematics, reading, and science. With a focus on small class sizes and community involvement, the school remains a cornerstone of the Three Rivers area, dedicated to nurturing well-rounded students in a safe and inspiring academic atmosphere.
95
Total Students
8.0
Full-Time Teachers
11.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
35.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    61 (64.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    22 (23.2 %)
  • Two or More
    10 (10.5 %)
  • Asian
    2 (2.1 %)
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: Three Rivers Union Elementary
Phone: (559)561-4466
Website: http://www.3rusd.org
Grade Range: K - 8th
Total Students: 95
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 8.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 32
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 17
Grade 1 10
Grade 2 9
Grade 3 12
Grade 4 13
Grade 5 9
Grade 6 9
Grade 7 8
Grade 8 8
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Sequoia Elementary Charter
Sequoia Union Elementary
Charter School 326 Students
23958 Ave. 324
Lemon Cove, CA 93244 (8.8 miles away)
Elementary School K - 7th