Roberts Ferry Union Elementary

101 Roberts Ferry Rd.
Waterford, CA 95386

27 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Roberts Ferry Union Elementary School is a small, rural K-8 institution located in Waterford, California. Serving a close-knit community in Stanislaus County, the school is characterized by its commitment to fostering a personalized learning environment where students benefit from smaller class sizes and a focused, supportive atmosphere. The school emphasizes traditional academic values while integrating modern instructional practices to prepare students for the transition to high school.

Beyond its core curriculum, Roberts Ferry Union is known for being a focal point of its community, often maintaining a "small-town" school culture that prioritizes strong relationships between faculty, students, and families. The school strives to provide a safe, nurturing environment that encourages both academic achievement and personal growth, aiming to equip its students with the foundational skills necessary for long-term success in a collaborative and inclusive setting.

Total Students

1.0

Full-Time Teachers

27.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

25.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Roberts Ferry Union Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	17
Hispanic	6
Black	1
Two or More	3

White
17 (63.0 %)
Hispanic
6 (22.2 %)
Two or More
3 (11.1 %)
Black
1 (3.7 %)

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:	Roberts Ferry Union Elementary
Phone:	(209)874-2331
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	27
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	1.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	27.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	7
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 27