At a glance
Reported students
422
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
18
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
23.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California elementary enrollment
43rd percentile
Compared with 5,927 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
406.5
Bijou Community: 422 reported students.
State peer staffing position
65th percentile
23.4:1 reported; state peer median 22.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 396
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21.7
- Student–teacher ratio
- 18.2:1
What the reported data says about Bijou Community
Bijou Community is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in South Lake Tahoe. It is one of 8 current school records connected to Lake Tahoe Unified. NCES reports 422 students for 2024–25.
Among 5,927 elementary schools in California with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 455 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 43rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 23.4:1, close to the California median of 22.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (64.9%) and White (29.9%). English learners represent 46.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 7.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Bijou Community
- 1How do the reported 23.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 18 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 46.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 7.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 59%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Provision 2
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White29.9%
- Hispanic64.9%
- Black0%
- Asian1.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Lake Tahoe Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Sierra House Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
418 reported students
Tahoe Valley Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
395 reported students
Meyers Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
334 reported students
South Tahoe Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
716 reported students
Elevated Digital Learning Academy
Other · Grades KG–12
116 reported students
Mt. Tallac High
High · Grades 09–12
50 reported students
Public schools near Bijou Community
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevated Digital Learning Academy Other · Lake Tahoe Unified | KG–12 | 116 | 0.7 mi |
| Blue Ridge Other · El Dorado County Office of Education | KG–12 | 12 | 0.8 mi |
| Sierra House Elementary Elementary · Lake Tahoe Unified | KG–05 | 418 | 2.3 mi |
| Tahoe Valley Elementary Elementary · Lake Tahoe Unified | KG–05 | 395 | 2.7 mi |
| Zephyr Cove Elementary School Elementary · Douglas | PK–05 | 153 | 5 mi |
| Meyers Elementary Elementary · Lake Tahoe Unified | KG–05 | 334 | 6.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Bijou Community
What grades does Bijou Community serve?
Bijou Community reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Lake Tahoe Unified.
How many students attend Bijou Community?
Bijou Community reported 422 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 43rd percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 396 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Bijou Community?
The calculated ratio is 23.4:1, based on 422 students and 18 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 22.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Bijou Community a public, charter, or magnet school?
Bijou Community is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Lake Tahoe Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Bijou Community students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
59% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Bijou Community in?
Bijou Community is part of Lake Tahoe Unified, based in South Lake Tahoe, CA, which operates 8 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Bijou Community?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Elevated Digital Learning Academy (0.7 mi), Blue Ridge (0.8 mi), Sierra House Elementary (2.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.