Sinclear Elementary

www.ceres.k12.ca.us

609 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Sinclear Elementary School is a public school located in Ceres, California, and is part of the Ceres Unified School District. Serving students at the elementary level, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic experience within the local community. By operating under the Ceres Unified umbrella, Sinclear Elementary adheres to the district’s broader educational standards and curriculum goals, which are designed to support student growth and preparation for middle school.

The school’s physical location on Hackett Road serves the surrounding neighborhood, acting as a hub for local families. As part of a district-wide commitment to technology and connectivity, Sinclear Elementary maintains an active presence on the Ceres Unified website, where parents and community members can access school-specific information, calendars, and resources. The school emphasizes a structured learning environment aimed at fostering both academic achievement and personal development for its diverse student body.

609

Total Students

25.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sinclear Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	34
Hispanic	516
Black	6
Asian	45
Two or More	4
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
516 (84.7 %)
Asian
45 (7.4 %)
White
34 (5.6 %)
Black
6 (1.0 %)
Two or More
4 (0.7 %)
American Indian
3 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Ceres Unified
Phone:	(209)556-1680
Website:	http://www.ceres.k12.ca.us
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	609
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	426
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	54

* 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 102

Grade 1 82

Grade 2 82

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 88

Grade 5 87

Grade 6 96