COSUMNES RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Cosumnes River Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Elk Grove Unified school district, located in Sloughhouse, CA with about 444 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. With about 16 teachers, Cosumnes River Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 27:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Cosumnes River Elementary (CRE) is a rural, community-focused school located in the unincorporated area of Sloughhouse, California, serving students in the Elk Grove Unified School District. The school is known for its close-knit, "small-town" atmosphere, characterized by strong parental involvement and a deep integration with the surrounding agricultural community. Despite its pastoral setting, the school provides a rigorous academic curriculum that emphasizes core competencies in literacy, mathematics, and science, while maintaining a supportive environment designed to foster social-emotional growth.
Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Cosumnes River Elementary often leverages its unique location to provide hands-on learning experiences that connect students to their environment. The school prides itself on a culture of inclusivity and safety, aiming to prepare students for middle school success by balancing academic achievement with character development. With its dedicated faculty and active community partnerships, the school serves as a central hub for families in the Sloughhouse area, blending traditional educational values with modern instructional practices.
For more information, contact Cosumnes River Elementary at (916) 682-2653 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Sloughhouse, CA 95683-9704
(916) 682-2653
COSUMNES RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Sloughhouse, CA with about 444 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Elk Grove Unified
- Total Students:
- 444
- Teachers:
- 16
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 444 students
- White
- 63.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 16.9%
- Two or more races
- 10.4%
- Asian
- 5.9%
- Black or African American
- 3.6%
- Female
- 47.1%
- Male
- 52.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.