Butte Valley Elementary

Butte Valley Unified
615 West Third St.
Dorris, CA 97601
219 Students
Elementary School K - 8th
School Overview
Butte Valley Elementary, located in the rural community of Dorris, California, serves as a central educational hub for students in the Butte Valley Unified School District. Situated near the California-Oregon border, the school functions as a foundational institution for the local population, emphasizing a close-knit learning environment typical of small-town school districts. Its location in Siskiyou County places it in a region characterized by its high desert landscape and agricultural roots, which often influences the school’s community-centered approach to education.

As the primary elementary site for the district, the school focuses on delivering core academic instruction while fostering social development in a safe, supportive setting. The district’s commitment to its students is reflected in its efforts to provide essential resources despite the challenges often faced by remote, small-scale districts. By maintaining a dedicated web presence, the school keeps families informed about district policies, academic calendars, and community events, reinforcing its role as a key pillar in the Dorris community’s daily life.
219
Total Students
7.8
Full-Time Teachers
28.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
86.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    130 (59.4%)
  • White
    76 (34.7%)
  • Asian
    9 (4.1%)
  • American Indian
    3 (1.4%)
  • Two or More
    1 (0.5%)
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: Butte Valley Unified
Phone: (530)397-3900
Website: http://www.bvalusd.org
Grade Range: K - 8th
Total Students: 219
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 7.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 28.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 159
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 31

* 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 32
Grade 1 21
Grade 2 26
Grade 3 23
Grade 4 20
Grade 5 26
Grade 6 24
Grade 7 23
Grade 8 24
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Picard Community Day Elementary
Butte Valley Unified
0 Students
615 West Third St.
Dorris, CA 96023 (0.0 miles away)
Elementary School K - 8th