Cameron Ranch Elementary

370 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Cameron Ranch Elementary, located in Carmichael, California, is a public school serving students in grades TK–5 as part of the San Juan Unified School District. The school is known for its focus on cultivating a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. By leveraging a dedicated teaching staff and a variety of enrichment programs, Cameron Ranch strives to provide a well-rounded education that prepares its students for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

The school community places a high value on parent involvement and fostering a sense of belonging among its diverse student body. With a commitment to modern educational practices, Cameron Ranch utilizes its campus resources to promote critical thinking, collaboration, and character building. Through various extracurricular activities and a proactive approach to student success, the school works to ensure that every child—regardless of their starting point—has the opportunity to reach their full potential in a safe, nurturing setting.

370

Total Students

17.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cameron Ranch Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	114
Hispanic	119
Black	43
Asian	50
Two or More	35
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	5

Hispanic
119 (32.2 %)
White
114 (30.8 %)
Asian
50 (13.5 %)
Black
43 (11.6 %)
Two or More
35 (9.5 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (1.4 %)
American Indian
4 (1.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	San Juan Unified
Phone:	(916)575-2302
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	370
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	303
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 70

Grade 1 62

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 71

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 52