Pine Ridge

www.pineridge.pusdk12.org

179 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Pine Ridge School, located in Magalia, California, is a K-8 institution serving the Paradise Unified School District. Situated in a scenic, forested community, the school is known for its focus on providing a supportive and intimate learning environment. It emphasizes core academic standards while fostering personal growth, aiming to prepare students for the transition to high school by building both foundational skills and a strong sense of community responsibility.

The school is notable for its resilience, having navigated significant regional challenges, including the aftermath of the 2018 Camp Fire, which profoundly impacted the surrounding area. In response, Pine Ridge has prioritized student well-being and social-emotional learning alongside traditional curriculum. With a commitment to maintaining small class sizes and personalized instruction, the school strives to create a safe, inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities and develop meaningful connections with their peers and educators.

179

Total Students

12.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pine Ridge
Demographic	Student Count
White	128
Hispanic	24
Black	2
Asian	6
Two or More	15
American Indian	4

White
128 (71.5%)
Hispanic
24 (13.4%)
Two or More
15 (8.4%)
Asian
6 (3.4%)
American Indian
4 (2.2%)
Black
2 (1.1%)

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:	Paradise Unified
Phone:	(530)873-3800
Website:	http://www.pineridge.pusdk12.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	179
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	127
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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 44

Grade 1 16

Grade 2 33

Grade 3 33

Grade 4 18

Grade 5 21

Grade 6 14