C. Roy Carmichael Elementary

Plumas Unified
895 West St.
Portola, CA 96122
344 Students
Elementary School K - 6th
School Overview
C. Roy Carmichael Elementary School is a public school located in the small mountain community of Portola, California. Serving students in the Plumas Unified School District, the school acts as a foundational educational hub for the local area, offering instruction for grades Pre-K through 6. The school is known for fostering a close-knit, community-oriented environment that emphasizes both academic development and the social-emotional growth of its students in a rural, scenic setting.

As part of the Plumas County Office of Education (PCOE) network, the school benefits from resources and administrative support designed to maintain quality educational standards despite the challenges often associated with remote, mountainous districts. C. Roy Carmichael integrates standard curriculum with programs aimed at preparing students for their transition to junior high, often focusing on small class sizes and personalized attention to help students achieve their potential within the unique landscape of Plumas County.
344
Total Students
17.0
Full-Time Teachers
20.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
70.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    189 (54.9%)
  • Hispanic
    111 (32.3%)
  • Two or More
    30 (8.7%)
  • American Indian
    11 (3.2%)
  • Black
    1 (0.3%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.3%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.3%)
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: Plumas Unified
Phone: (530)832-0211
Website: http://www.pcoe.k12.ca.us
Grade Range: K - 6th
Total Students: 344
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 17.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 20.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 201
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 42

* 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 58
Grade 1 44
Grade 2 52
Grade 3 56
Grade 4 41
Grade 5 47
Grade 6 46
Gender Ratio