Sandra J. Gallardo Elementary

www.fcusd.org

358 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Sandra J. Gallardo Elementary School, located in Folsom, California, is a highly regarded public school serving students within the Folsom Cordova Unified School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive and rigorous academic environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and character development. With a commitment to preparing students for future success, the faculty focuses on a balanced curriculum that integrates core academic subjects with enrichment opportunities, ensuring that students develop critical thinking skills and a strong sense of community.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Gallardo Elementary is recognized for its vibrant school culture and active parent involvement. The school community benefits from strong support systems, including a dedicated PTA and various extracurricular programs that encourage creativity, physical health, and social-emotional well-being. By maintaining high standards and a welcoming atmosphere, the school consistently strives to create an inclusive space where every student is encouraged to reach their full potential within a safe and structured learning environment.

358

Total Students

20.1

Full-Time Teachers

17.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

18.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sandra J. Gallardo Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	152
Hispanic	36
Black	1
Asian	134
Two or More	35

White
152 (42.5 %)
Asian
134 (37.4 %)
Hispanic
36 (10.1 %)
Two or More
35 (9.8 %)
Black
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Folsom-Cordova Unified
Phone:	(916)294-9170
Website:	http://www.fcusd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	358
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	35
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	31

* 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 35

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 68

Grade 4 68

Grade 5 70