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Burnt Ranch Elementary

Burnt Ranch Elementary · Trinity County · 251 Burnt Ranch School Road, Burnt Ranch, CA 95527-0039

(530) 629-2543

9/10
#1038
Rank 1038 out of 5,722
Top 18%
English Language Arts9/10 · #821 · 86th percentile
Mathematics9/10 · #989 · 83rd percentile
Science7/10 · #1686 · 70th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

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School Overview

Tucked deep in the mountains of Trinity County along the Trinity River, Burnt Ranch Elementary serves a tight-knit rural community where everyone knows everyone — and that intimacy shows in how the school performs, punching well above its size with strong English and math scores that place it among the top fifth of California elementary schools. With grades K-8 all under one roof, kids grow up together in a genuinely close community, and families who are drawn to an outdoorsy, off-the-grid lifestyle in the redwoods will find a school that matches the dedication they bring to choosing that kind of life. It's a long way from the suburbs, but for families who want small-town roots and a school that delivers, Burnt Ranch is a surprising gem in a pretty remote corner of the state.

Student Demographics

50 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
29 (58%)
American Indian
8 (16%)
Multiple Races
6 (12%)
Hispanic
5 (10%)
Asian
1 (2%)
African American
1 (2%)

Key Indicators

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged37 (74%)
Students with Disabilities12 (24%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

85
Enrollment
5
Teachers (FTE)
17:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
7
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs1/10 · #5765 · 4th percentile

1 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.