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C. Roy Carmichael Elementary

Plumas Unified · Plumas County · 895 West Street, Portola, CA 96122-6502

(530) 832-0211 · www.pcoe.k12.ca.us

4/10
#3806
Rank 3806 out of 5,722
Top 66%
English Language Arts4/10 · #3820 · 33rd percentile
Mathematics4/10 · #3658 · 36th percentile
Science3/10 · #3972 · 29th percentile

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School Overview

Portola is a small mountain town tucked in the eastern Sierra Nevada, where the pace is quiet, the winters are snowy, and most everyone knows their neighbors by name. C. Roy Carmichael Elementary serves this tight-knit community, and while its academic scores sit below the state median, it's the kind of school where small class sizes and a close community connection can make a real difference for kids who thrive in a less anonymous setting. Families drawn to rural mountain living — think outdoor recreation, wide-open spaces, and a genuinely small-town upbringing — will find that Carmichael reflects the character of Portola itself.

Student Demographics

176 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
105 (60%)
Hispanic
50 (28%)
Multiple Races
16 (9%)
American Indian
5 (3%)

Key Indicators

English Learners18 (10%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged129 (73%)
Students with Disabilities34 (19%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

344
Enrollment
17
Teachers (FTE)
20.2:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
18.3
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 · #5479 · 9th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found