KINGSWOOD K-8

Kingswood K-8 is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the San Juan Unified school district, located in Citrus Heights, CA with about 582 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th 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 24 teachers, Kingswood K-8 has a student/teacher ratio of about 24:1. 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.

Kingswood K-8, located at 5700 Primrose Drive in Citrus Heights, California, is a public school serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade within the San Juan Unified School District. The school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive community environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional development. By catering to a wide age range, the school aims to provide a consistent educational experience that helps students transition successfully from their primary years into the challenges of early adolescence and middle school.

The campus at Kingswood emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum designed to prepare students for high school and beyond. Beyond core academic subjects, the school often focuses on building a strong school culture through character development programs, extracurricular activities, and community engagement initiatives. As part of the larger San Juan Unified system, Kingswood K-8 benefits from district-wide resources and standards while maintaining a localized approach to meeting the specific needs of the Citrus Heights student population.

For more information, contact Kingswood K-8 at (916) 867-2046 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

5700 Primrose Dr.
Citrus Heights, CA 95610-7543
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KINGSWOOD K-8 is a public Title I school in Citrus Heights, CA with about 582 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
San Juan Unified
Total Students:
582
Teachers:
24.63
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
7th Grade
8th 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 582 students

Hispanic/Latino
52.7%
White
30.4%
Black or African American
8.6%
Two or more races
4.6%
Asian
2.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
45.2%
Male
54.8%

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.