Toddy Thomas Middle

toddythomas.fortunaesd.com/o/ttms

233 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Toddy Thomas Elementary School, located in Fortuna, California, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Fortuna Union Elementary School District. As a public school serving students in the elementary grade levels, it focuses on providing a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to foster foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. The school environment is structured to support the developmental needs of young learners, emphasizing both academic rigor and social-emotional growth to prepare students for their future transitions into middle school.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Toddy Thomas Elementary is deeply integrated into the local Fortuna community. The school promotes a collaborative culture, encouraging parental involvement and community partnerships to enhance the student experience. By leveraging the resources of Humboldt County and maintaining a focus on inclusivity and student success, the school strives to provide a safe, supportive, and engaging environment that addresses the diverse needs of its student body while promoting a lifelong love of learning.

233

Total Students

11.8

Full-Time Teachers

19.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Toddy Thomas Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	108
Hispanic	99
Asian	1
Two or More	17
American Indian	8

White
108 (46.4%)
Hispanic
99 (42.5%)
Two or More
17 (7.3%)
American Indian
8 (3.4%)
Asian
1 (0.4%)

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:	Fortuna Elementary
Phone:	(707)725-5197
Website:	http://toddythomas.fortunaesd.com/o/ttms
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	233
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	173
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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 5 97

Grade 6 136