Mary Deterding Elementary

612 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Mary Deterding Elementary, located in the Carmichael area of Sacramento County, is a public school serving students in grades TK–5 as part of the San Juan Unified School District. The school is well-regarded for its commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment. It emphasizes academic growth through a comprehensive curriculum while also placing significant value on character development, social-emotional learning, and building a strong sense of community among its students, staff, and families.

The campus is recognized for its dedicated faculty and active parent engagement, which contribute to a collaborative atmosphere. Beyond the traditional classroom setting, the school typically offers various programs and extracurricular opportunities designed to enrich the student experience and encourage well-rounded development. By focusing on both rigorous academics and the holistic well-being of its students, Mary Deterding strives to prepare its learners for success in middle school and beyond.

612

Total Students

23.0

Full-Time Teachers

26.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mary Deterding Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	325
Hispanic	117
Black	28
Asian	67
Two or More	73
American Indian	2

White
325 (53.1 %)
Hispanic
117 (19.1 %)
Two or More
73 (11.9 %)
Asian
67 (10.9 %)
Black
28 (4.6 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)

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)575-2338
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	612
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	26.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	323
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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 53

Grade 1 79

Grade 2 106

Grade 3 104

Grade 4 96

Grade 5 98

Grade 6 76