Jacoby Creek

www.jcsk8.org

455 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Jacoby Creek School, located in the rural community of Bayside, California, is a single-school district serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. Nestled in a picturesque, wooded valley just outside of Arcata, the school is deeply integrated into its natural surroundings, often utilizing the local environment as a living classroom. The school is known for its strong sense of community, where small class sizes and a collaborative atmosphere between teachers, parents, and students are central to its identity.

Academically, the school is recognized for maintaining high educational standards while fostering a supportive environment that encourages both intellectual curiosity and social-emotional growth. Beyond core academics, Jacoby Creek places a significant emphasis on the arts, physical education, and outdoor learning, reflecting its commitment to educating the "whole child." As a cornerstone of the Bayside area, the school remains a popular choice for local families seeking a tight-knit, stable, and community-focused public education experience.

455

Total Students

22.2

Full-Time Teachers

20.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jacoby Creek
Demographic	Student Count
White	330
Hispanic	47
Black	2
Asian	9
Two or More	60
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	1

White
330 (72.5%)
Two or More
60 (13.2%)
Hispanic
47 (10.3%)
Asian
9 (2.0%)
American Indian
6 (1.3%)
Black
2 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
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:	Jacoby Creek Elementary
Phone:	(707)822-4896
Website:	http://www.jcsk8.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	455
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	148
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 63

Grade 1 43

Grade 2 46

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 45

Grade 5 50

Grade 6 53

Grade 7 48

Grade 8 57