Arena Elementary

Arena Union Elementary
20 School St.
Point Arena, CA 95468
239 Students
Elementary School K - 8th
School Overview
Arena Elementary School, located at 20 School Street in the coastal town of Point Arena, California, serves as the primary educational hub for the local K–8 community. Situated in a remote, scenic area of Mendocino County, the school is central to the Point Arena Joint Union High School District, playing a vital role in fostering academic growth and community engagement for students living along the rural Mendocino coast.

The school is known for its intimate campus environment, which allows for smaller class sizes and a more personalized approach to student learning. By integrating standard curriculum with the unique cultural and natural context of the Northern California coast, Arena Elementary strives to prepare its diverse student body for success in high school and beyond, maintaining a strong focus on both academic achievement and the social-emotional well-being of its learners.
239
Total Students
10.9
Full-Time Teachers
21.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
60.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    166 (69.5%)
  • White
    52 (21.8%)
  • American Indian
    13 (5.4%)
  • Two or More
    8 (3.3%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Arena Union Elementary
Phone: (707)882-2131
Website: http://pointarenaschools.org
Grade Range: K - 8th
Total Students: 239
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 10.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 21.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 122
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 32
Grade 1 22
Grade 2 33
Grade 3 29
Grade 4 26
Grade 5 24
Grade 6 23
Grade 7 24
Grade 8 26
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Manchester Elementary
Manchester Union Elementary
34 Students
19550 South Highway 1
Manchester, CA 95459 (3.8 miles away)
Elementary School K - 8th