LAKE DON PEDRO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Lake Don Pedro Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Mariposa County Unified school district, located in La Grange, CA with about 176 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 8 teachers, Lake Don Pedro Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. 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.

Lake Don Pedro Elementary, located in La Grange, California, serves as a focal point for the local rural community within the Mariposa County Unified School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth and personal development for its students in the foundational grade levels. By prioritizing a close-knit school culture, the staff works to bridge the unique needs of a small-town student population with the broader educational standards of the district.

Beyond core academics, the school reflects the values of the surrounding area, focusing on community involvement and student engagement. The school’s digital presence through the School Loop platform provides families with consistent access to resources, classroom updates, and administrative information, ensuring that parents remain active participants in their children's education. As a small campus, Lake Don Pedro Elementary maintains an intimate atmosphere where teachers and staff can offer personalized attention, helping to prepare students for success as they transition to higher grade levels.

For more information, contact Lake Don Pedro Elementary at (209) 852-2144 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.