Casterlin Elementary

Southern Humboldt Joint Unified
24790 Alderpoint Rd.
Blocksburg, CA 95514
39 Students
Elementary School K - 8th
School Overview
Casterlin Elementary, located at 24790 Alderpoint Rd. in Blocksburg, California, is a remote, rural school situated in the rugged terrain of Southern Humboldt County. As a tiny, isolated campus, it serves a small community that is often physically separated from larger population centers by challenging mountain roads. Due to its location, the school functions as a vital anchor for local families, operating with a very small student population that typically allows for multi-grade classrooms and a highly personalized educational environment.

Academically and culturally, the school reflects the unique character of the surrounding “Redway/Blocksburg” region. Because of its size and geographic isolation, Casterlin Elementary often emphasizes a close-knit, community-focused approach to learning, relying on strong partnerships between teachers, parents, and local residents. It provides a quintessential example of a rural California frontier school, where the limited enrollment necessitates resourcefulness and a deep commitment to supporting students within a close-proximity environment.
39
Total Students
2.0
Full-Time Teachers
19.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
94.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    19 (48.7%)
  • Two or More
    9 (23.1%)
  • Hispanic
    8 (20.5%)
  • American Indian
    3 (7.7%)
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: Southern Humboldt Joint Unified
Phone: (707)926-5402
Website: http://sohumusd.com/casterlin/
Grade Range: K - 8th
Total Students: 39
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 2.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 19.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 35
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 2

* 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 12
Grade 1 6
Grade 2 1
Grade 3 6
Grade 4 4
Grade 5 4
Grade 6 1
Grade 7 3
Grade 8 2
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Hoaglin-Zenia Elementary
Southern Trinity Joint Unified
10 Students
Zenia Lake Mountain Rd. & Burgess Ranch Rd.
Zenia, CA 95595 (9.0 miles away)
Elementary School K - 8th