Newell Elementary School (Closed 2012)

407 County Rd 160
Tulelake, CA 96134
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Newell Elementary School serves 124 students in grades Kindergarten-2. 
Minority enrollment was 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
124 students
Total Classroom Teachers (09-10)
7 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
64%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
34%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.48
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Newell Elementary School?
124 students attend Newell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Newell Elementary School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Newell Elementary School offer ?
Newell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Newell Elementary School part of?
Newell Elementary School is part of Tulelake Basin Joint Unified School District.

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