CAROLINE WENZEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Caroline Wenzel Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Sacramento City Unified school district, located in Sacramento, CA with about 305 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th 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 14 teachers, Caroline Wenzel Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. 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.

Caroline Wenzel Elementary, located in the Greenhaven/Pocket neighborhood of Sacramento, California, is a public school serving students from transitional kindergarten through sixth grade within the Sacramento City Unified School District. The school is known for fostering a close-knit, community-oriented environment, characterized by a commitment to academic growth and the social-emotional development of its diverse student body. It emphasizes a structured curriculum while encouraging parental involvement, aiming to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.

The campus itself is situated in a quiet, residential area, providing a safe and accessible setting for local families. Beyond its core academic instruction, Caroline Wenzel focuses on creating an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities and school-wide events. By prioritizing both high standards of achievement and a supportive school culture, the institution seeks to bridge the gap between rigorous education and the nurturing environment required for elementary-aged children to thrive.

For more information, contact Caroline Wenzel Elementary at (916) 433-5432 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

6870 Greenhaven Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95831-2759
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CAROLINE WENZEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Sacramento, CA with about 305 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
305
Teachers:
14.6
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 305 students

Hispanic/Latino
40.0%
Black or African American
24.9%
White
13.8%
Asian
10.5%
Two or more races
7.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
3.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%

Female
39.3%
Male
60.7%

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.