Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary

ambrosini.fortunaesd.com/o/ae

282 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary School, located in Fortuna, California, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Fortuna Union Elementary School District. Situated in the heart of Humboldt County, the school is deeply integrated into the local community, emphasizing a supportive environment tailored to the developmental needs of its elementary-aged students. The campus serves as a primary hub for academic instruction, focusing on core curriculum standards while fostering a culture of student engagement and personal growth.

Beyond academics, Ambrosini Elementary is known for its commitment to creating a safe and inclusive atmosphere for children in the Rohnerville area. By maintaining a balance between rigorous classroom learning and community-focused initiatives, the school aims to prepare its students for a successful transition into middle school. Its location on Rohnerville Road places it centrally for local families, making it a cornerstone of the Fortuna educational landscape and a reflection of the town’s dedication to public education.

282

Total Students

14.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

75.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	145
Hispanic	91
Black	1
Asian	5
Two or More	23
American Indian	17

White
145 (51.4%)
Hispanic
91 (32.3%)
Two or More
23 (8.2%)
American Indian
17 (6.0%)
Asian
5 (1.8%)
Black
1 (0.4%)

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:	Fortuna Elementary
Phone:	(707)725-4688
Website:	http://ambrosini.fortunaesd.com/o/ae
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	282
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	193
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 74

Grade 1 47

Grade 2 46

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 49