Gratton Elementary

www.grattonschool.net

23 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Gratton Elementary, located at 4500 S. Gratton Rd in Denair, California, is a small, rural public school serving students in the Denair Unified School District. As a TK–5 institution, it is known for fostering a close-knit, community-oriented environment where students benefit from smaller class sizes and a supportive atmosphere. The school emphasizes foundational academic skills while encouraging student engagement through various extracurricular activities and character-development programs tailored to the needs of its young learners.

The campus is positioned in a quiet, agricultural area, which contributes to the school’s distinct identity as a traditional neighborhood learning center. By maintaining a strong partnership between staff, parents, and the local community, Gratton Elementary aims to provide a safe and nurturing educational experience. Its curriculum focuses on preparing students for the transition to middle school by balancing core academic standards with an emphasis on social-emotional growth and personal responsibility.

Total Students

4.0

Full-Time Teachers

5.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gratton Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	18
Hispanic	3
Asian	1
American Indian	1

White
18 (78.3 %)
Hispanic
3 (13.0 %)
Asian
1 (4.3 %)
American Indian
1 (4.3 %)

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:	Gratton Elementary
Phone:	(209)632-0505
Website:	http://www.grattonschool.net
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	23
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	4.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	5.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	7
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 5

Grade 1 5

Grade 2 3

Grade 3 2

Grade 4 1

Grade 5 4

Grade 7 1

Grade 8 2