Blosser Lane Elementary

bles.willitsunified.com/

335 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Blosser Lane Elementary School is a public primary school located in Willits, California, serving students as part of the Willits Unified School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on foundational academic development, social-emotional growth, and preparing students for success in their middle school years. By prioritizing a collaborative atmosphere between staff, students, and families, the school aims to cultivate a sense of community while meeting the diverse educational needs of its local population.

The school's programming emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum designed to encourage both intellectual curiosity and character development. Through its website, Blosser Lane provides resources for parents and community members to stay informed about school activities, academic calendars, and district policies. Situated in the heart of Mendocino County, the school plays a vital role in the Willits community, striving to provide a safe and inclusive space where young learners can build the essential skills necessary for long-term academic achievement.

335

Total Students

14.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Blosser Lane Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	53
Hispanic	120
Asian	1
Two or More	151
American Indian	9

Two or More
151 (45.2%)
Hispanic
120 (35.9%)
White
53 (15.9%)
American Indian
9 (2.7%)
Asian
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:	Willits Unified
Phone:	(707)459-3232
Website:	http://bles.willitsunified.com/
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	335
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	195
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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

Grade 3 114

Grade 4 104

Grade 5 117