Los Molinos Elementary

266 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Los Molinos Elementary, located in the rural community of Los Molinos, California, serves as a foundational educational hub for families in the northern Sacramento Valley. As part of the Los Molinos Unified School District, the school is committed to providing a supportive, small-town learning environment that prioritizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement for its elementary-aged students. The school focuses on building a strong educational base in core subjects while fostering a sense of school pride and belonging among its student body.

Beyond the classroom, Los Molinos Elementary emphasizes the importance of community connection, often acting as a focal point for local families. The school works to integrate modern educational standards with the traditional values of a tight-knit rural district, aiming to prepare students for a successful transition into middle school and beyond. Through its dedicated faculty and staff, the school strives to create an inclusive environment where students are encouraged to reach their full potential within a safe and nurturing setting.

266

Total Students

12.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Los Molinos Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	90
Hispanic	158
Black	1
Asian	1
Two or More	11
American Indian	5

Hispanic
158 (59.4%)
White
90 (33.8%)
Two or More
11 (4.1%)
American Indian
5 (1.9%)
Black
1 (0.4%)
Asian
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:	Los Molinos Unified
Phone:	(530)384-7903
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	266
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	191
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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 52

Grade 1 18

Grade 2 22

Grade 3 22

Grade 4 32

Grade 5 34

Grade 6 32

Grade 7 33

Grade 8 21