Summerville Elementary

www.sumel.k12.ca.us

457 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Summerville Elementary School, located in Tuolumne, California, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. Operating as part of the Summerville Elementary School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the personal development of its students. The campus serves as a central hub for families in the area, focusing on creating a solid educational framework that prepares young learners for their transition into secondary education.

The school's philosophy centers on student-centered instruction, utilizing a blend of traditional curriculum and modern educational practices to meet diverse learning needs. By maintaining a connection to the historic Tuolumne region, Summerville Elementary strives to integrate community values into its school culture. For parents and community members, the school provides consistent communication and resources via their official website, which serves as a portal for academic calendars, district policies, and ongoing school events.

457

Total Students

23.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Summerville Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	292
Hispanic	75
Black	1
Two or More	42
American Indian	47

White
292 (63.9%)
Hispanic
75 (16.4%)
American Indian
47 (10.3%)
Two or More
42 (9.2%)
Black
1 (0.2%)

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:	Summerville Elementary
Phone:	(209)928-4291
Website:	http://www.sumel.k12.ca.us
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	457
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	203
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 77

Grade 1 40

Grade 2 43

Grade 3 65

Grade 4 34

Grade 5 56

Grade 6 58

Grade 7 43

Grade 8 41