Yuba Feather Elementary

18008 Oregon Hill Rd.
Challenge, CA 95925

www.mjusd.com

96 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Yuba Feather Elementary School is a rural public school located in Challenge, California, serving students in the foothill communities of Yuba County. As part of the Marysville Joint Unified School District, the school provides a foundational educational experience for students in transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. Because of its remote setting, the school functions as a tight-knit community hub, emphasizing a supportive, small-school atmosphere that allows for personalized attention and strong relationships between staff, students, and local families.

The school is characterized by its focus on core academic standards and social-emotional development within a nature-integrated environment. By utilizing the surrounding foothills as an extension of the classroom, Yuba Feather promotes a unique learning experience that encourages curiosity and stewardship. Through the district’s broader resources, students have access to essential educational technology and support services, ensuring that despite the school’s modest size and rural isolation, students receive a comprehensive education designed to prepare them for middle school and beyond.

Total Students

5.3

Full-Time Teachers

17.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Yuba Feather Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	62
Hispanic	21
Two or More	12
American Indian	1

White
62 (64.6%)
Hispanic
21 (21.9%)
Two or More
12 (12.5%)
American Indian
1 (1.0%)

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:	Marysville Joint Unified
Phone:	(530)740-4040
Website:	http://www.mjusd.com
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	96
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	5.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	75
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 22

Grade 1 16

Grade 2 17

Grade 3 11

Grade 4 13

Grade 5 17