School Overview
Trinidad Union School, located in the coastal town of Trinidad, California, serves as the heart of its small, tight-knit community. As a TK-8 institution, it prides itself on a personalized approach to education, leveraging its unique geographical setting to foster a deep connection between students and their local environment. With a focus on small class sizes, the school emphasizes academic excellence alongside social-emotional development, ensuring that each student receives individual attention in a supportive, family-like atmosphere.

Beyond its core curriculum, Trinidad Union is distinguished by its commitment to place-based learning and environmental stewardship, often utilizing the surrounding redwoods and the Pacific coastline as an "outdoor classroom." The school community is highly engaged, frequently collaborating on events and projects that bridge the gap between classroom instruction and real-world application. By combining high academic standards with the distinct character of the North Coast, the school strives to cultivate curious, well-rounded, and environmentally conscious learners who are prepared for the transition to high school.
161
Total Students
9.5
Full-Time Teachers
16.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
61.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Trinidad Union
Demographic Student Count
White105
Hispanic19
Black3
Two or More16
American Indian16
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    105 (65.6%)
  • Hispanic
    19 (11.9%)
  • Two or More
    16 (10.0%)
  • American Indian
    16 (10.0%)
  • Black
    3 (1.9%)
  • 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: Trinidad Union Elementary
Phone: (707)677-3631
Website: http://trinidadusd.net
Grade Range: K - 8th
Total Students: 161
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 9.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 87
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 12
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 26
Grade 1 11
Grade 2 18
Grade 3 19
Grade 4 17
Grade 5 16
Grade 6 13
Grade 7 21
Grade 8 20

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Trinidad Union
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten26
Grade 111
Grade 218
Grade 319
Grade 417
Grade 516
Grade 613
Grade 721
Grade 820
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Trinidad Union
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female7647.2%
Male8452.2%
Not Specified10.6%