Raymond-Knowles Elementary

Raymond-Knowles Union Elementary
31828 Road 600
Raymond, CA 93653
88 Students
Elementary School K - 8th
School Overview
Raymond-Knowles Elementary School, located in the rural community of Raymond, California, serves as the heart of the Raymond-Knowles Union Elementary School District. Situated in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada, the school offers a small-town, close-knit educational environment that emphasizes individualized attention and a strong sense of community. By maintaining smaller class sizes, the school fosters a supportive atmosphere where teachers can closely monitor student progress and encourage meaningful connections between students, faculty, and families.

The school is committed to providing a well-rounded academic foundation while taking advantage of its unique location to integrate experiential learning. As a district school, it focuses on core curriculum excellence while preparing students for the transition to higher grade levels. For families interested in specific programs, current enrollment policies, or the district’s academic calendar, the official website at [http://www.rkusd.k12.ca.us](http://www.rkusd.k12.ca.us) serves as the primary hub for administrative updates, contact information, and local school board resources.
88
Total Students
5.0
Full-Time Teachers
17.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
60.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    40 (45.5%)
  • Hispanic
    30 (34.1%)
  • Two or More
    11 (12.5%)
  • American Indian
    6 (6.8%)
  • Asian
    1 (1.1%)
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: Raymond-Knowles Union Elementary
Phone: (559)689-3336
Website: http://www.rkusd.k12.ca.us
Grade Range: K - 8th
Total Students: 88
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 5.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 53
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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 14
Grade 1 9
Grade 2 9
Grade 3 5
Grade 4 3
Grade 5 10
Grade 6 10
Grade 7 10
Grade 8 18
Gender Ratio
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