North Country Elementary

563 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

North Country Elementary School, located in Antelope, California, is part of the Dry Creek Joint Elementary School District. Serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is situated in a residential neighborhood and functions as a central hub for the local community. It is known for maintaining a traditional elementary school environment that emphasizes foundational learning, character development, and academic growth within a supportive, inclusive atmosphere.

The school places a strong focus on fostering a collaborative partnership between educators, students, and parents to create a well-rounded educational experience. With a commitment to preparing students for middle school and beyond, North Country Elementary utilizes a balanced curriculum that incorporates modern instructional strategies alongside enrichment activities. The campus is designed to provide a safe and encouraging space where children are empowered to build their social-emotional skills while meeting state academic standards.

563

Total Students

23.9

Full-Time Teachers

23.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for North Country Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	172
Hispanic	219
Black	48
Asian	66
Two or More	49
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	8

Hispanic
219 (38.9%)
White
172 (30.6%)
Asian
66 (11.7%)
Two or More
49 (8.7%)
Black
48 (8.5%)
Pacific Islander
8 (1.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	Center Joint Unified
Phone:	(916)338-6480
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	563
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	327
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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 83

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 73

Grade 4 82

Grade 5 98

Grade 6 96