District Overview
Located at 76280 High School Street in Covelo, California, Round Valley Unified is an active, traditional public school district serving families across a remote rural setting in northern Mendocino County. Operating three individual schools, the district offers comprehensive academic programming for students from Kindergarten through 12th grade. Round Valley Unified enrolls a student body of 447 children, characterized by a rich cultural demographic that includes a significant American Indian majority (250 students) alongside vibrant Hispanic (150 students), White, and multiracial student populations. As a core educational anchor within the broader Ukiah metropolitan region, the district focuses on fostering equitable access to instruction, community identity, and student development across all grade levels.

To deliver targeted instruction and holistic care, Round Valley Unified maintains a robust staffing framework comprising approximately 151 full-time equivalent (FTE) personnel. This dedicated workforce includes nearly 52 FTE classroom teachers supported by 23 FTE instructional aides and 76 FTE administrative and support staff members, cultivating a well-resourced learning environment with a strong ratio of educators to learners. As an independent, non-charter district, Round Valley Unified offers a structured setting for academic growth, tailored support services, and community engagement. Families, prospective students, and educational researchers can learn more by visiting the district’s official website at www.roundvalleyschools.org or contacting the main office at (707) 983-6171.
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Total Schools
447
Total Students
52.0
Full-Time Teachers
8.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Round Valley Unified
Demographic Student Count
White36
Hispanic150
Two or More11
American Indian250
  • American Indian
    250 (55.9%)
  • Hispanic
    150 (33.6%)
  • White
    36 (8.1%)
  • Two or More
    11 (2.5%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Round Valley Unified
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary1
Middle0
High2
Other0
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:3
Students:447*
Teachers (FTE):52.0*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:8.6
Schools in Round Valley Unified
Found 3 Schools