Overview
South Bay Elementary is a public middle serving grades 4–6 in Eureka, California. The school enrolls 141 students. It is part of the South Bay Union Elementary district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
23.5:1 — larger classes than typical
Higher share of students from low-income families
84% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
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SectorPublic
Nooca Dugsiga Regular
Heerka Heerka Middle
Grade Span4–6
Degmada Degmada South Bay Union Elementary
County6023
Magaalada CityEureka
ZIP95503
Dugsiga Charter School No
Dugsiga Magnet SchoolNo
Title INo
NCES School ID063735006314
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment141
White46.1%
Hispanic / Latino29.1%
Black / African American2.8%
Asian2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native4.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races15.6%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %84%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)