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Sierra Unified
33461 Lodge Rd.
Tollhouse, CA 93667
81 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview
Lodge Pole Elementary is an alternative education site operating under the Sierra Unified School District in Tollhouse, California. Situated in a rural setting, the school is designed to offer a flexible, non-traditional learning environment for students who may benefit from an academic structure that differs from the conventional classroom model. By focusing on individualized instruction, the school aims to support students in meeting their specific educational goals while maintaining the core standards of the district.

The school is part of a broader network of alternative programs within Sierra Unified, emphasizing a supportive atmosphere that prioritizes student engagement and academic recovery or enrichment. Because of its unique designation, Lodge Pole Elementary typically serves a smaller student population, allowing for closer student-teacher interaction and a curriculum tailored to address the diverse needs of the local community in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains.
81
Total Students
4.5
Full-Time Teachers
18.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
56.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    34 (42.5%)
  • Hispanic
    25 (31.2%)
  • American Indian
    15 (18.8%)
  • Two or More
    5 (6.2%)
  • Asian
    1 (1.3%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Alternative School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Primarily virtual
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Sierra Unified
Phone: (559)855-3020
Website: http://www.sierrausd.org/alternative
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 81
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 4.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.0
NSLP Participation:1 N/A
Qualified Free Lunch: 42
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 4

* 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 1
Grade 1 2
Grade 2 3
Grade 3 2
Grade 4 3
Grade 5 1
Grade 6 1
Grade 7 7
Grade 8 5
Grade 9 11
Grade 10 12
Grade 11 14
Grade 12 19
Gender Ratio