Reche Canyon Elementary

521 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Reche Canyon Elementary School, located in Colton, California, serves as a neighborhood school within the Colton Joint Unified School District. Nestled in a suburban area, the school is known for its focus on providing a foundational education for students in transitional kindergarten through sixth grade. The school’s environment is generally characterized by its commitment to academic growth, character development, and fostering a sense of community among students, staff, and local families.

Academically, the school emphasizes core subjects like English Language Arts and mathematics while integrating state-mandated curriculum standards to prepare students for middle school transitions. Beyond the classroom, Reche Canyon Elementary often focuses on creating an inclusive atmosphere, offering various support services and extracurricular opportunities intended to encourage student engagement and social-emotional learning. By maintaining a balance between rigorous instruction and a supportive school culture, the institution strives to meet the diverse needs of the Colton community.

521

Total Students

24.2

Full-Time Teachers

21.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Reche Canyon Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	44
Hispanic	388
Black	45
Asian	33
Two or More	9
American Indian	2

Hispanic
388 (74.5 %)
Black
45 (8.6 %)
White
44 (8.4 %)
Asian
33 (6.3 %)
Two or More
9 (1.7 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

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:	Colton Joint Unified
Phone:	(909)580-5012
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	521
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	397
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	41

* 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 83

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 74

Grade 4 76

Grade 5 75

Grade 6 76