Foresthill Divide

Foresthill Union Elementary
22888 Foresthill Rd.
Foresthill, CA 95631
309 Students
Middle School 3rd - 8th
School Overview
Foresthill Divide School, located in the Sierra Nevada foothills in Foresthill, California, serves as a central hub for the Foresthill Union School District. It is a K-8 campus that emphasizes a tight-knit, community-focused educational environment. The school is known for its commitment to academic growth, character development, and fostering a sense of stewardship, often leveraging its unique geographic location—surrounded by natural forest landscapes—to enhance the student experience.

The school’s curriculum is designed to prepare students for high school success by blending traditional core academics with extracurricular opportunities that cater to the interests of the local community. By operating under the Foresthill Union School District, the school maintains a strong focus on small class sizes and personalized instruction. Its mission centers on providing a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential while engaging in a collaborative learning environment that bridges the gap between primary and middle school education.
309
Total Students
16.4
Full-Time Teachers
18.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
40.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    240 (77.7%)
  • Hispanic
    50 (16.2%)
  • Two or More
    12 (3.9%)
  • Black
    3 (1.0%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.6%)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.6%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Foresthill Union Elementary
Phone: (530)367-3782
Website: http://www.fusd.org
Grade Range: 3rd - 8th
Total Students: 309
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 16.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 113
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 11

* 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 44
Grade 4 53
Grade 5 51
Grade 6 49
Grade 7 57
Grade 8 55
Gender Ratio
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388 Students
200 West Weimar Crossroad
Weimar, CA 95736 (7.6 miles away)
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