Trillium Charter serves 42 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 42 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
42 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Year Founded
2000
School Motto
To nurture community values within a diverse curriculum.
School Rankings
The diversity score of Trillium Charter is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
21:1
American Indian
7%
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
19%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
53%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
17%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Trillium Charter?
42 students attend Trillium Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Trillium Charter students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Trillium Charter?
Trillium Charter has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Trillium Charter offer ?
Trillium Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Trillium Charter part of?
Trillium Charter is part of Trillium Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Trillium Charter located?
Trillium Charter is located in the Pacific neighborhood of Arcata, CA. There are 2 other public schools located in Pacific.
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