Upper Lake Elementary

www.ulesd.org

378 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Upper Lake Elementary School is the primary K-8 educational institution serving the community of Upper Lake, California, and is part of the Upper Lake Unified School District. Located in a rural, scenic area of Lake County, the school focuses on providing a foundational education that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement. As a central hub for local families, the school strives to create a supportive environment where students are prepared for the transition to high school through a curriculum aligned with state standards.

The school is deeply integrated into the small-town character of Upper Lake, prioritizing a close-knit school culture that encourages parent and community involvement. Their official website, [ulesd.org](http://www.ulesd.org), serves as a resource for parents and stakeholders, providing updates on school policies, district events, and academic calendars. By balancing traditional classroom instruction with local initiatives, Upper Lake Elementary seeks to foster a positive learning atmosphere tailored to the needs of its unique student population.

378

Total Students

20.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Upper Lake Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	184
Hispanic	114
Black	4
Asian	5
Two or More	29
American Indian	41
Pacific Islander	1

White
184 (48.7 %)
Hispanic
114 (30.2 %)
American Indian
41 (10.8 %)
Two or More
29 (7.7 %)
Asian
5 (1.3 %)
Black
4 (1.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Upper Lake Unified
Phone:	(707)275-2357
Website:	http://www.ulesd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	378
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	312
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	46

* 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 75

Grade 1 70

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 61

Grade 5 50