Albert A. Michelson Elementary

Elementary No virtual instruction Murphys, CA Grades KG–05 Rural: Distant N SchoolScore™ D (51.9)
  • 226 Students
  • 12.0 Teachers (FTE)
  • 18.8:1 Student:Teacher
  • KG–05 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (209)728-3441 Phone
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Albert A. Michelson Elementary
Murphys, CA 95247
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades KG–05 SchoolScore™ D (51.9)
226
Students
12.0
Teachers
18.8:1
Student:Teacher
(209)728-3441
Phone

Albert A. Michelson Elementary is a public school administered by the Vallecito Union district in Murphys, CALIFORNIA, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades KG–05.

Key statistics: 226 students enrolled; a 18.8:1 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
226.0
State avg: 467.0
▼ 52% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
18.83:1
State avg: 22.3:1
▼ 16% better
Free Lunch %
46.5%
State avg: 63.8%
▼ 27% better
School Details
School Name
Albert A. Michelson Elementary
NCESSCH ID
064068006715
State School ID
CA-0561580-6088975
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
Missing
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
196 Pennsylvania Gulch Rd.
City
Murphys
State
California
ZIP Code
95247
County
Calaveras County
Metro Area
N
Metro Type
–
Locale
Rural: Distant
Cong. District
0605
State Leg. Upper
06004
State Leg. Lower
06008
Latitude
38.13309
Longitude
-120.45436
Grades Offered
Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
226
Total Students
👩‍🏫
12.0
Teachers FTE
📐
18.8:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
12.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)12.0
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 105 46.5%
Not Applicable 58 25.7%
District Info
District Name
Vallecito Union
LEAID
0640680
State LEA ID
CA-0561580
Phone
(209)795-8500
Website
http://www.vallecitok12.com
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Avery
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$13,278K
Federal Revenue
$1,148K
State Revenue
$3,108K
Local Revenue
$9,022K
Total Expenditure
$11,971K
Instruction Exp.
$5,302K
Support Services
$4,672K
Other Current Exp.
$560K
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Public schools within ~12 miles of Albert A. Michelson Elementary

1
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2
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3
Vallecito Continuation High
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4
Calaveras County Special Education (SELPA)
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6.6 mi
5
Mark Twain Elementary
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6.6 mi
6
Learners Empowered Academic Progress (LEAP)
Angels Camp · Middle
6.7 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Albert A. Michelson Elementary, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Albert A. Michelson Elementary?
226 students are enrolled at Albert A. Michelson Elementary, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Albert A. Michelson Elementary have?
Albert A. Michelson Elementary has 12.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.8:1.
What grades does Albert A. Michelson Elementary serve?
Albert A. Michelson Elementary serves grades KG through 05.
Is Albert A. Michelson Elementary a charter school?
Albert A. Michelson Elementary is not a charter school.
What metro area is Albert A. Michelson Elementary located in?
Albert A. Michelson Elementary is located in the N metropolitan area.
What school district does Albert A. Michelson Elementary belong to?
Albert A. Michelson Elementary is part of the Vallecito Union school district.
How much does Vallecito Union spend per student?
The Vallecito Union district spends approximately $52,969,027 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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