Cuddeback Elementary

www.humboldt.k12.ca.us/cuddeback_sd/

157 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Cuddeback Elementary, located in the rural community of Carlotta, California, serves as the heart of the Cuddeback Union Elementary School District. Situated in Humboldt County, the school is known for its intimate, small-town atmosphere, providing a personalized educational experience for students in grades transitional kindergarten through eighth grade. Its location in a pastoral setting allows the school to foster a close-knit environment where staff, students, and families can maintain strong, collaborative relationships.

The school is committed to academic excellence and student development, emphasizing a well-rounded curriculum tailored to the needs of its diverse student body. By leveraging its small size, Cuddeback Elementary provides individualized attention that helps students build a solid foundation in core subjects while participating in various extracurricular activities. As a vital part of the local community, the school focuses on creating a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment that prepares its students for success as they transition into high school and beyond.

157

Total Students

10.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cuddeback Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	111
Hispanic	24
Two or More	17
American Indian	5

White
111 (70.7%)
Hispanic
24 (15.3%)
Two or More
17 (10.8%)
American Indian
5 (3.2%)

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:	Cuddeback Union Elementary
Phone:	(707)768-3372
Website:	http://www.humboldt.k12.ca.us/cuddeback_sd/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	157
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	78
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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 24

Grade 1 16

Grade 2 16

Grade 3 15

Grade 4 22

Grade 5 15

Grade 6 17

Grade 7 23

Grade 8 9