Black Butte Elementary

Black Butte Union Elementary
7752 Ponderosa Way
Shingletown, CA 96088
156 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
School Overview
Black Butte Elementary, located in the mountain community of Shingletown, California, serves as a central hub for local families as a K-8 public school. Known for its small-school atmosphere, the institution focuses on providing personalized instruction in a rural setting, leveraging its proximity to the natural environment to enhance student learning. The school is committed to fostering a supportive community where academic growth is balanced with character development, ensuring students are well-prepared for their transition to high school.

The school’s official website highlights its dedication to maintaining high standards of education while offering a variety of extracurricular opportunities that reflect the unique spirit of the Shingletown area. By utilizing small class sizes and a dedicated faculty, Black Butte Elementary emphasizes individualized attention, helping students build strong foundations in core subjects. It serves not only as an educational facility but as a cornerstone for the community, promoting a collaborative relationship between teachers, parents, and the surrounding neighborhood.
156
Total Students
9.3
Full-Time Teachers
16.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
74.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    109 (70.3%)
  • Hispanic
    22 (14.2%)
  • American Indian
    11 (7.1%)
  • Two or More
    9 (5.8%)
  • Black
    2 (1.3%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.6%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.6%)
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: Black Butte Union Elementary
Phone: (530)474-3125
Website: http://www.blackbutteschool.org
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 156
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 9.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 111
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 5

* 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 26
Grade 2 19
Grade 3 24
Grade 4 23
Grade 5 32
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Whitmore Elementary
Whitmore Union Elementary
64 Students
30611 Whitmore Rd.
Whitmore, CA 96096 (8.1 miles away)
Elementary School K - 8th