Blue Lake Union Elementary

Elementary No virtual instruction Blue Lake, CA Grades KG–08 Rural: Distant Eureka-Arcata, CA SchoolScore™ B (70.9)
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Blue Lake Union Elementary
Blue Lake, CA 95525
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades KG–08 SchoolScore™ B (70.9)
153
Students
11.8
Teachers
13:1
Student:Teacher
(707)668-5674
Phone
http://bluelakeschool.org
Website

Blue Lake Union Elementary is a public school administered by the Blue Lake Union Elementary district in Blue Lake, CALIFORNIA, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades KG–08.

Key statistics: 153 students enrolled; a 13:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Rural: Distant by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs California Elementary School Average
Enrollment
153.0
State avg: 467.0
▼ 67% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
13.02:1
State avg: 22.3:1
▼ 42% better
Free Lunch %
62.1%
State avg: 63.8%
▼ 3% better
School Details
School Name
Blue Lake Union Elementary
NCESSCH ID
060540000499
State School ID
CA-1262703-6007694
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
Missing
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
631 Greenwood Ave.
City
Blue Lake
State
California
ZIP Code
95525
County
Humboldt County
Metro Area
Eureka-Arcata, CA
Metro Type
Micropolitan
Locale
Rural: Distant
Cong. District
0602
State Leg. Upper
06002
State Leg. Lower
06002
Latitude
40.88547
Longitude
-123.99148
Grades Offered
Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th
👥
153
Total Students
👩‍🏫
11.8
Teachers FTE
📐
13:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
11.8
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)11.8
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 95 62.1%
Not Applicable 56 36.6%
District Info
District Name
Blue Lake Union Elementary
LEAID
0605400
State LEA ID
CA-1262703
Phone
(707)668-5674
Website
http://bluelakeschool.org
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Blue Lake
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$4,186K
Federal Revenue
$558K
State Revenue
$2,136K
Local Revenue
$1,492K
Total Expenditure
$3,247K
Instruction Exp.
$2,001K
Support Services
$884K
Other Current Exp.
$260K
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2
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3
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4
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5
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6
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Blue Lake Union Elementary, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Blue Lake Union Elementary?
153 students are enrolled at Blue Lake Union Elementary, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Blue Lake Union Elementary have?
Blue Lake Union Elementary has 11.8 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13:1.
What grades does Blue Lake Union Elementary serve?
Blue Lake Union Elementary serves grades KG through 08.
Is Blue Lake Union Elementary a charter school?
Blue Lake Union Elementary is not a charter school.
What metro area is Blue Lake Union Elementary located in?
Blue Lake Union Elementary is located in the Eureka-Arcata, CA metropolitan area.
What school district does Blue Lake Union Elementary belong to?
Blue Lake Union Elementary is part of the Blue Lake Union Elementary school district.
How much does Blue Lake Union Elementary spend per student?
The Blue Lake Union Elementary district spends approximately $21,222,222 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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