Brookside Elementary

20 Spruce and Lincoln Way
Willits, CA 95490

brks.willitsunified.com/

363 Students

Elementary School K - 2nd

School Overview

Brookside Elementary School is a public primary school located in Willits, California, serving as part of the Willits Unified School District. Situated at the intersection of Spruce Street and Lincoln Way, the school provides an educational environment tailored to the needs of young learners in the local community. It serves as a central hub for elementary education in the region, focusing on building foundational academic skills and fostering social development for its student body.

The school is committed to supporting its students through a structured curriculum and various community-oriented programs. By utilizing resources provided through the Willits Unified School District, Brookside Elementary emphasizes a supportive learning atmosphere designed to prepare children for their future academic endeavors. Families interested in specific enrollment details, school calendars, or administrative news can access current information and updates directly through the official district-hosted website.

363

Total Students

16.7

Full-Time Teachers

21.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Brookside Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	60
Hispanic	118
Asian	1
Two or More	177
American Indian	7

Two or More
177 (48.8 %)
Hispanic
118 (32.5 %)
White
60 (16.5 %)
American Indian
7 (1.9 %)
Asian
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:	Willits Unified
Phone:	(707)459-5385
Website:	http://brks.willitsunified.com/
Grade Range:	K - 2nd
Total Students:	363
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	231
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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 139

Grade 1 110

Grade 2 114