Trillium Charter serves 40 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 40 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Trillium Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Trillium Charter's student population of 40 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
40 students
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 0.60, which is less 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
13:1
21:1
American Indian
13%
1%
Hispanic
25%
56%
White
57%
20%
Two or more races
5%
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
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Trillium Charter?
40 students attend Trillium Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Trillium Charter students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are American Indian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Trillium Charter?
Trillium Charter has a student ration of 13:1, 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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