Freshwater Elementary

Freshwater Elementary, a close-knit elementary campus in Eureka, California, part of Freshwater Elementary, instructs 283 students, covering grades K through 6. Enrollment runs roughly 39% leaner than the state mean of about 465.

Freshwater Elementary runs 2 schools in total, collectively educating 334 students. Freshwater Elementary is one of those campuses.

On demographics, Freshwater Elementary records that White students make up the majority at 73%; the rest consists of 12% multiracial, 11% Hispanic, 3% Native American. Compared to Humboldt County overall, the school's racial mix sits in roughly the same range.

Looking at the economic backdrop, Freshwater Elementary records 11 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 26.9:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 22.3:1, putting Freshwater Elementary higher than the state norm the norm. Around 49% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, often used as a Title I proxy. Set against Humboldt County (around 60%), the school's rate is south of typical.

On a demographically-adjusted basis, Freshwater Elementary sits in the middle band of the BeatsExpectations distribution. Schools with this campus's student mix typically land near 50.5%; this one delivers 48.8%.

Zooming out to the county, census data for Humboldt County shows median household income runs about $61,160, 33% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 11% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Humboldt County runs 92 public schools (combined enrollment of about 17,319 students), of which Freshwater Elementary is one.

Nearest neighbor: Freshwater Charter Middle, around 0.0 miles off. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius. Among the 7 schools in that immediate cluster with test data (this one included), Freshwater Elementary ranks 3rd on composite proficiency, above the local average of 42.0%.

The campus sits in a small-town setting.

Trend over the last 7 years. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Freshwater Elementary has fell 6%, going from 301 students in 2018 to 283 in 2025. The Hispanic share of enrollment edged down from 17% to 11% over that span. Class-load math has grew: from 21.5:1 in 2018 to 26.9:1 in 2025.

On the community side, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.