Eel River Charter

Eel River Charter District
76350 Main St.
Covelo, CA 95428
Charter School 63 Students
Elementary School K - 6th
School Overview

Eel River Charter is a small neighborhood-scale campus located in Covelo, CA. Administered by Eel River Charter District, the institution operates as a public charter school serving approximately 63 enrolled students across grades KG through 06.

Based on official NCES reporting, the campus employs approximately 3.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) classroom teachers with an estimated student-to-teacher ratio of 21:1, aligning with standard public school staffing metrics. Approximately 93.7% of students qualify for subsidized meal support under the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), including 58 students qualified for free lunch and 1 for reduced-price dining.

Located at 76350 Main St. in Covelo, CA 95428, Eel River Charter serves families zoned within the Eel River Charter District attendance area. Academic programming, zoning boundaries, and school bus routes are administered under district guidelines.

63
Total Students
3.0
Full-Time Teachers
21.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
93.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    31 (49.2%)
  • Hispanic
    23 (36.5%)
  • White
    7 (11.1%)
  • Black
    1 (1.6%)
  • Two or More
    1 (1.6%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Eel River Charter District
Phone: (707)983-6946
Website: http://www.eelriverschool.net
Grade Range: K - 6th
Total Students: 63
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 3.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 21.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 58
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 1

* 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 7
Grade 1 13
Grade 2 8
Grade 3 12
Grade 4 8
Grade 5 10
Grade 6 5
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Round Valley Elementary
Round Valley Unified
313 Students
Foothill and Airport Sts.
Covelo, CA 95428 (0.5 miles away)
Elementary School K - 8th