At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 489
63
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
94%+28.5pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
21.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
Charter
Charter
0–6
Grade Span
Primary
Level
Overview
Eel River Charter is a public primary serving grades 0–6 in Covelo, California. The school enrolls 63 students. It is part of the Eel River Charter District district. The school operates as a charter school.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
94% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–6
DistrictEel River Charter District
County6045
CityCovelo
ZIP95428
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID060164403304
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment63
White34.4%
Hispanic / Latino54.7%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native10.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races0.0%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
34.4%
Hispanic
54.7%
Black
0.0%
Asian
0.0%
Two+
0.0%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.