Gazelle Elementary

25305 Gazelle-Callahan Rd.
Gazelle, CA 96034

gazelle.k12.ca.us

34 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Gazelle Elementary is a small, rural public school located in Siskiyou County, California, serving as the central educational hub for the Gazelle Union Elementary School District. Situated in a remote, scenic area, the school plays a vital role in its community by providing a close-knit learning environment for students in the surrounding ranching and residential regions. Due to its size and location, the school emphasizes a personalized approach to education, fostering strong connections between students, teachers, and local families.

The school operates with a focus on foundational academic growth and community involvement, often utilizing its unique rural setting to provide hands-on learning experiences. By maintaining a small student-to-teacher ratio, Gazelle Elementary is able to tailor instruction to meet individual needs, ensuring that students receive comprehensive support in a supportive, multi-grade setting. As a key fixture of the Gazelle-Callahan road area, the school remains committed to preparing its students for future academic success while preserving the character and values of its tight-knit community.

Total Students

1.7

Full-Time Teachers

20.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gazelle Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	22
Hispanic	4
Black	1
Asian	2
Two or More	5

White
22 (64.7%)
Two or More
5 (14.7%)
Hispanic
4 (11.8%)
Asian
2 (5.9%)
Black
1 (2.9%)

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:	Gazelle Union Elementary
Phone:	(530)435-2321
Website:	http://gazelle.k12.ca.us
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	34
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	1.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	23
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 8

Grade 1 1

Grade 3 2

Grade 4 5

Grade 5 3

Grade 6 4

Grade 7 8

Grade 8 3