Twain Harte

18815 Manzanita Dr.
Twain Harte, CA 95383

www.twainharteschool.com

254 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Twain Harte School, located in the Sierra Nevada foothills in Twain Harte, California, serves as the heart of its small, mountain-community educational system. As a K-8 institution, it provides a focused learning environment that emphasizes strong foundational academics, social-emotional development, and a close-knit school culture. The school is known for leveraging its beautiful, natural surroundings to foster a sense of community pride and engagement among its students, parents, and local residents.

Academically, the district is committed to preparing students for the transition to high school by maintaining rigorous standards while providing the personalized attention typical of a smaller school setting. Beyond the classroom, Twain Harte School encourages student involvement in a variety of extracurricular activities and local community events, aiming to develop well-rounded individuals. By blending traditional educational values with a supportive atmosphere, the school plays a vital role in the long-term success and character development of the youth in the Twain Harte area.

254

Total Students

12.5

Full-Time Teachers

20.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Twain Harte
Demographic	Student Count
White	181
Hispanic	56
Asian	1
Two or More	12
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

White
181 (71.3 %)
Hispanic
56 (22.0 %)
Two or More
12 (4.7 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (1.2 %)
Asian
1 (0.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.4 %)

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:	Twain Harte
Phone:	(209)586-3266
Website:	http://www.twainharteschool.com
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	254
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.3
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	157
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 34

Grade 1 21

Grade 2 25

Grade 3 32

Grade 4 25

Grade 5 30

Grade 6 31

Grade 7 27

Grade 8 29