Lucas Elementary

www.ceres.k12.ca.us

653 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Lucas Elementary School, located at 3500 Rose Ave. in Ceres, California, is a public elementary school serving the local community as part of the Ceres Unified School District. The school is dedicated to providing a foundational educational experience for its students, focusing on academic growth, character development, and preparing children for success in higher grade levels. As part of a larger district framework, Lucas Elementary emphasizes a supportive learning environment that encourages student engagement and community involvement.

The school’s official website, accessible via the Ceres Unified School District portal, serves as a central hub for parents and guardians to stay informed about academic calendars, school policies, and extracurricular opportunities. By fostering a collaborative partnership between staff, students, and families, Lucas Elementary strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students can thrive both socially and academically. Located in the heart of the Ceres community, it remains a key institution for neighborhood families seeking a structured and committed elementary education.

653

Total Students

25.0

Full-Time Teachers

26.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lucas Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	17
Hispanic	625
Black	3
Asian	5
Two or More	3

Hispanic
625 (95.7 %)
White
17 (2.6 %)
Asian
5 (0.8 %)
Black
3 (0.5 %)
Two or More
3 (0.5 %)

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)556-1500
Website:	http://www.ceres.k12.ca.us
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	653
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	26.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	435
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	81

* 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 96

Grade 1 96

Grade 2 94

Grade 3 95

Grade 4 93

Grade 5 92

Grade 6 87