School Overview
Trinidad Union School, located in the coastal town of Trinidad, California, serves as the heart of its small, tight-knit community. As a TK-8 institution, it prides itself on a personalized approach to education, leveraging its unique geographical setting to foster a deep connection between students and their local environment. With a focus on small class sizes, the school emphasizes academic excellence alongside social-emotional development, ensuring that each student receives individual attention in a supportive, family-like atmosphere.

Beyond its core curriculum, Trinidad Union is distinguished by its commitment to place-based learning and environmental stewardship, often utilizing the surrounding redwoods and the Pacific coastline as an "outdoor classroom." The school community is highly engaged, frequently collaborating on events and projects that bridge the gap between classroom instruction and real-world application. By combining high academic standards with the distinct character of the North Coast, the school strives to cultivate curious, well-rounded, and environmentally conscious learners who are prepared for the transition to high school.
169
Total Students
9.0
Full-Time Teachers
18.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
58.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Trinidad Union
Demographic Student Count
White112
Hispanic20
Asian2
Two or More21
American Indian13
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    112 (66.3 %)
  • Two or More
    21 (12.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    20 (11.8 %)
  • American Indian
    13 (7.7 %)
  • Asian
    2 (1.2 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.6 %)
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: Trinidad Union Elementary
Phone: (707)677-3631
Website: http://trinidadusd.net
Grade Range: K - 8th
Total Students: 169
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 9.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 87
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 12
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 21
Grade 1 18
Grade 2 14
Grade 3 14
Grade 4 13
Grade 5 25
Grade 6 24
Grade 7 20
Grade 8 20

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Trinidad Union
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten21
Grade 118
Grade 214
Grade 314
Grade 413
Grade 525
Grade 624
Grade 720
Grade 820
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Trinidad Union
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female8449.7%
Male8550.3%