Hydesville Elementary

220 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Hydesville Elementary School is a small, rural public school located in the unincorporated community of Hydesville, California, in Humboldt County. Serving students in transitional kindergarten through eighth grade, the school is known for its tight-knit, community-oriented atmosphere. Because of its size, the school emphasizes a personalized approach to education, fostering close relationships between students, teachers, and local families.

Academically, Hydesville Elementary aims to provide a comprehensive education that balances core curriculum with a focus on student growth and civic responsibility. The school benefits from its scenic setting in the Eel River Valley, often utilizing the local environment to enrich student learning. As a pillar of the small Hydesville community, the school serves as a central hub for local activities and maintains a focus on providing a safe, supportive, and traditional learning environment for its diverse student population.

220

Total Students

9.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hydesville Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	166
Hispanic	28
Black	1
Asian	1
Two or More	20
American Indian	4

White
166 (75.5%)
Hispanic
28 (12.7%)
Two or More
20 (9.1%)
American Indian
4 (1.8%)
Black
1 (0.5%)
Asian
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:	Hydesville Elementary
Phone:	(707)768-3610
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	220
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	103
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 30

Grade 1 18

Grade 2 23

Grade 3 29

Grade 4 25

Grade 5 24

Grade 6 24

Grade 7 27

Grade 8 20