Loleta Elementary

82 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Loleta Elementary School, located in the small, rural community of Loleta, California, serves as the heart of its local educational district. As a small, K-8 institution, the school is known for its intimate learning environment, where low student-to-teacher ratios allow for personalized attention and a tight-knit community feel. The school emphasizes foundational academic skills while fostering a supportive atmosphere that encourages students to grow both socially and emotionally within a close-knit, rural setting.

Beyond the classroom, Loleta Elementary acts as a vital hub for the community, often prioritizing parent involvement and local engagement. The curriculum focuses on preparing students for the transition to high school while integrating the unique cultural and environmental context of Humboldt County. By maintaining a small school culture, Loleta Elementary aims to provide a safe, nurturing space that emphasizes individualized progress and strong relationships between staff, families, and students.

Total Students

5.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Loleta Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	12
Hispanic	38
Two or More	2
American Indian	30

Hispanic
38 (46.3%)
American Indian
30 (36.6%)
White
12 (14.6%)
Two or More
2 (2.4%)

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:	Loleta Union Elementary
Phone:	(707)733-5705
Website:	http://loletaschool.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	82
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	5.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	68
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 18

Grade 1 5

Grade 2 7

Grade 3 8

Grade 4 8

Grade 5 8

Grade 6 9

Grade 7 7

Grade 8 12