Quincy Elementary

www.pcoe.k12.ca.us

342 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Quincy Elementary is a public school located in the mountainous town of Quincy, California, serving as a primary educational pillar for the local community. Situated in Plumas County, the school operates under the umbrella of the Plumas County Office of Education and is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students. Its curriculum is designed to balance core academic excellence with the development of social and emotional skills, aiming to prepare students for success in their transition to middle school and beyond.

The school benefits from its unique geographical setting, often utilizing the natural beauty of the Sierra Nevada region to enrich student learning. By maintaining a close connection to the Plumas County educational community, Quincy Elementary emphasizes collaborative instruction and community involvement, ensuring that families remain engaged in the educational process. Through its commitment to a well-rounded education, the school serves as a cornerstone for student development within the small-town atmosphere of Quincy.

342

Total Students

16.5

Full-Time Teachers

20.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Quincy Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	238
Hispanic	39
Black	1
Asian	1
Two or More	57
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
238 (70.0%)
Two or More
57 (16.8%)
Hispanic
39 (11.5%)
American Indian
3 (0.9%)
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)283-6550
Website:	http://www.pcoe.k12.ca.us
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	342
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	167
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 64

Grade 1 34

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 44

Grade 4 42

Grade 5 50

Grade 6 58