AUGUST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

August Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Stockton Unified school district, located in Stockton, CA with about 594 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, August Elementary 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.

August Elementary School, located at 2101 Sutro Avenue in Stockton, California, serves as a neighborhood hub within the Stockton Unified School District. The school provides a foundational educational experience for students in the surrounding community, focusing on core academic subjects while fostering a supportive environment for early childhood development. As part of a large, diverse urban school district, the campus reflects the unique cultural and socioeconomic landscape of Stockton, working to meet the varied needs of its student population.

The school is typical of the district’s neighborhood campuses, emphasizing basic literacy, numeracy, and character development in its K-8 programming. Like many schools in the Stockton Unified area, August Elementary focuses on closing achievement gaps and providing resources such as extracurricular activities, intervention programs, and community engagement initiatives to support student success. By prioritizing a collaborative relationship between teachers, parents, and the local community, the school aims to create a safe and structured learning environment that prepares students for the transition to high school and beyond.

For more information, contact August Elementary at (209) 933-7160 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.