Lake Canyon Elementary

www.galt.k12.ca.us/school_sites/lake/index.htm

511 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Lake Canyon Elementary, located in Galt, California, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Galt Joint Union Elementary School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the local community, focusing on core academic development alongside personal growth. By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for future educational success while emphasizing the importance of character and social-emotional development.

Beyond the classroom, Lake Canyon Elementary strives to create a strong partnership between educators, families, and the wider Galt community. The school emphasizes a culture of inclusivity and collaboration, encouraging parent involvement to enhance the overall educational experience. Through a variety of resources, school-wide events, and a dedicated staff, the institution works to maintain an environment where students feel safe, challenged, and motivated to achieve their full potential.

511

Total Students

22.8

Full-Time Teachers

22.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lake Canyon Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	165
Hispanic	275
Black	7
Asian	28
Two or More	35
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
275 (53.8 %)
White
165 (32.3 %)
Two or More
35 (6.8 %)
Asian
28 (5.5 %)
Black
7 (1.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Galt Joint Union Elementary
Phone:	(209)744-5200
Website:	http://www.galt.k12.ca.us/school_sites/lake/index.htm
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	511
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	188
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	50

* 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 66

Grade 1 58

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 90

Grade 4 70

Grade 5 74

Grade 6 87