Zehnder Ranch Elementary

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1,035 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Zehnder Ranch Elementary School, located in the Elk Grove Unified School District, serves a diverse community of students in Elk Grove, California. The school is characterized by a commitment to academic excellence and character development, fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes both personal growth and collaborative learning. With a focus on preparing students for the challenges of the 21st century, the school integrates modern educational practices with a strong sense of school spirit and community engagement.

The school’s official blog highlights a vibrant campus life where staff, students, and families work together to create an inclusive and high-achieving culture. Zehnder Ranch prioritizes clear communication with parents and encourages active participation in school events, which helps bridge the gap between classroom instruction and home life. By maintaining a focus on student-centered learning and utilizing district-aligned curriculum, the school strives to ensure that every student reaches their full potential in a safe, nurturing, and modern academic setting.

1,035

Total Students

41.0

Full-Time Teachers

25.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Zehnder Ranch Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	123
Hispanic	163
Black	67
Asian	570
Two or More	96
Pacific Islander	16

Asian
570 (55.1 %)
Hispanic
163 (15.7 %)
White
123 (11.9 %)
Two or More
96 (9.3 %)
Black
67 (6.5 %)
Pacific Islander
16 (1.5 %)

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:	Elk Grove Unified
Phone:	(916)793-3300
Website:	http://blogs.egusd.net/zehnderranch/
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	1,035
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	278
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	88

* 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 147

Grade 1 135

Grade 2 143

Grade 3 144

Grade 4 145

Grade 5 182

Grade 6 139

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Zehnder Ranch Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	147
Grade 1	135
Grade 2	143
Grade 3	144
Grade 4	145
Grade 5	182
Grade 6	139

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Zehnder Ranch Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	507	49%
Male	528	51%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)