Freshwater Elementary

75 Greenwood Heights Dr.
Eureka, CA 95503

www.freshwatersd.org

283 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Freshwater Elementary School, located in the serene valley of Eureka, California, serves as the heart of the single-school Freshwater School District. Known for its strong sense of community and commitment to academic excellence, the school provides a personalized learning environment for students in transitional kindergarten through eighth grade. The campus is distinguished by its rural, picturesque setting, which fosters a supportive and close-knit atmosphere where students, staff, and families work collaboratively to promote both intellectual growth and character development.

The school places a significant emphasis on a well-rounded education, integrating rigorous academics with opportunities for extracurricular engagement. By maintaining a small student-to-teacher ratio, Freshwater Elementary is able to tailor its instruction to meet the diverse needs of its student body, ensuring that each child is well-prepared for high school and beyond. Through its dedicated faculty and active parent involvement, the school upholds a tradition of high standards, making it a highly regarded institution within the Humboldt County educational community.

283

Total Students

10.5

Full-Time Teachers

27.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Freshwater Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	206
Hispanic	32
Two or More	34
American Indian	9
Pacific Islander	2

White
206 (72.8%)
Two or More
34 (12.0%)
Hispanic
32 (11.3%)
American Indian
9 (3.2%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.7%)

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:	Freshwater Elementary
Phone:	(707)442-2969
Website:	http://www.freshwatersd.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	283
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	27.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	117
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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 65

Grade 1 33

Grade 2 39

Grade 3 33

Grade 4 38

Grade 5 43

Grade 6 32