JOE STEFANI

Joe Stefani is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Merced City Elementary school district, located in Merced, CA with about 588 students offering grade levels from 3rd Grade to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 21 teachers, Joe Stefani has a student/teacher ratio of about 28:1. 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.

It appears that the address you provided corresponds to **Joe Stefani Elementary School**, located in Merced, California. Below is a summary description of the school:

Joe Stefani Elementary School is a public school serving the Merced City School District, catering to students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. The school is named in honor of Joe Stefani, a long-time educator and community figure in Merced, reflecting the institution's focus on fostering a strong sense of local pride and academic development. The campus is designed to provide a foundational educational experience, emphasizing core subjects like literacy and mathematics while encouraging social-emotional growth in a supportive classroom environment.

The school is known for being an active part of the North Merced community, often focusing on building partnerships between teachers, parents, and local organizations to enhance student outcomes. Like many schools in the district, Joe Stefani Elementary prioritizes the use of modern educational technology and research-based instructional strategies to prepare students for middle school. The school’s culture typically emphasizes inclusivity, safety, and high expectations, striving to ensure that all students have the resources necessary to reach their full academic potential.

For more information, contact Joe Stefani at (209) 724-2500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.