C. Roy Carmichael Elementary

C. Roy Carmichael Elementary is a public elementary school in Portola, CA, part of the Plumas Unified. The school serves approximately 344 students in grades Kindergarten – 6th with a student-teacher ratio of 21.5:1.

It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2/10, placing it in the 88.7th percentile among CA schools — an above average rating overall. Students demonstrate 28% proficiency in math, 11 points below the state average and 39% in reading/language arts, 6 points below the state average. The school scores particularly well in student growth (9.5/10).

Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $52,096, where 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The school is situated in a remote rural setting.

The student-teacher ratio at C. Roy Carmichael Elementary is 21.5:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.

Located in a rural area, C. Roy Carmichael Elementary may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.