Williams Ranch Elementary

14804 Pleasant Valley Rd.
Penn Valley, CA 95946

www.pvuesd.org

247 Students

Elementary School K - 3rd

School Overview

Williams Ranch Elementary, located in the rural community of Penn Valley, California, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Penn Valley Union Elementary School District. Situated on Pleasant Valley Road, the school emphasizes a supportive, community-centered learning environment designed to meet the developmental and educational needs of elementary-aged students. By fostering a culture of academic rigor paired with social-emotional growth, the school aims to prepare its students for the transition to middle school and beyond.

As part of a small, close-knit district, Williams Ranch benefits from strong parent and community involvement, which is a hallmark of the Penn Valley educational experience. The school focuses on delivering a balanced curriculum that incorporates core subjects like literacy and mathematics alongside opportunities for creative and physical enrichment. Through its commitment to high standards and accessible educational resources, Williams Ranch Elementary strives to cultivate a safe, inclusive space where students are encouraged to become lifelong learners and active participants in their local community.

247

Total Students

11.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Williams Ranch Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	171
Hispanic	46
Black	1
Asian	4
Two or More	20
American Indian	5

White
171 (69.2%)
Hispanic
46 (18.6%)
Two or More
20 (8.1%)
American Indian
5 (2.0%)
Asian
4 (1.6%)
Black
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:	Penn Valley Union Elementary
Phone:	(530)432-7300
Website:	http://www.pvuesd.org
Grade Range:	K - 3rd
Total Students:	247
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	126
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 82

Grade 1 58

Grade 2 53

Grade 3 54