ALBERT SCHWEITZER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Albert Schweitzer Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the San Juan Unified school district, located in Carmichael, CA with about 394 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 15 teachers, Albert Schweitzer Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 26:1. 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.

Albert Schweitzer Elementary, located in the Carmichael area of Sacramento County, is a public school serving students in grades TK–5 within the San Juan Unified School District. The school is named after the Nobel Peace Prize-winning physician and philosopher Albert Schweitzer, and it emphasizes a community-oriented environment that focuses on both academic achievement and character development. The campus is known for its relatively stable suburban setting and its commitment to fostering a supportive, inclusive atmosphere for a diverse student body.

Academically, the school follows the district’s standardized curriculum while offering various support programs to help students meet state benchmarks in literacy and mathematics. Beyond the classroom, Albert Schweitzer Elementary encourages student engagement through various extracurricular opportunities and fosters strong partnerships between teachers, staff, and families. The school strives to instill the values of service and responsibility in its students, aiming to prepare them for middle school success through a balance of rigorous instruction and holistic social-emotional learning.

For more information, contact Albert Schweitzer Elementary at (916) 867-2094 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.