LICHEN K-8

Lichen 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 584 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 23 teachers, Lichen K-8 has a student/teacher ratio of about 25:1. 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.

Lichen K-8, located in Citrus Heights, California, is a public school within the San Juan Unified School District that serves students from transitional kindergarten through eighth grade. By housing both elementary and middle school grades on a single campus, the school provides a continuous academic environment that allows for consistent student-teacher relationships and a unified school culture throughout a child’s foundational years.

The school is known for its focus on providing a supportive and inclusive atmosphere, often emphasizing character development alongside core academic subjects like language arts, mathematics, and science. As a K-8 institution, Lichen offers various extracurricular opportunities and enrichment programs designed to help students transition smoothly from childhood into their early adolescent years, preparing them for the challenges of high school.

For more information, contact Lichen K-8 at (916) 971-5237 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.