Salmon Creek School - A Charter

1935 Bohemian Hwy.
Occidental, CA 95465

www.harmonyusd.org

Charter School 144 Students

Middle School 2nd - 8th

School Overview

Salmon Creek School, located in the scenic town of Occidental, California, is a public charter school operating under the Harmony Union School District. Nestled in a rural, forested setting, the school is known for its strong focus on community, outdoor education, and a holistic approach to learning. It serves a TK–8 student population and emphasizes a curriculum that integrates academic rigor with creative expression, environmental stewardship, and social-emotional development.

The school is distinguished by its intimate, close-knit atmosphere, which fosters strong partnerships between teachers, parents, and students. By leveraging its unique location, Salmon Creek often incorporates nature-based learning into its daily operations, encouraging students to engage directly with their environment. As a charter school, it maintains a distinct educational philosophy that prioritizes student-centered inquiry and project-based learning, aiming to prepare students not only for high school transition but for active, thoughtful participation in their broader community.

144

Total Students

8.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Salmon Creek School - A Charter
Demographic	Student Count
White	107
Hispanic	16
Two or More	21

White
107 (74.3 %)
Two or More
21 (14.6 %)
Hispanic
16 (11.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Harmony Union Elementary
Phone:	(707)874-1205
Website:	http://www.harmonyusd.org
Grade Range:	2nd - 8th
Total Students:	144
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.0
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	39
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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

Grade 2 22

Grade 3 22

Grade 4 30

Grade 5 18

Grade 6 23

Grade 7 18

Grade 8 11