La Gloria Elementary

www.gonzalesusd.net

840 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

La Gloria Elementary School, located at 220 Elko St. in Gonzales, California, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Gonzales Unified School District. As a public elementary school, it is committed to fostering academic growth and personal development for students in the local community. The school emphasizes building strong literacy and foundational skills, aiming to prepare its student body for success as they transition to higher grade levels within the district.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Gonzales Unified School District, which focuses on providing a supportive and inclusive environment that addresses the diverse needs of its students. By integrating core curriculum standards with community-focused values, La Gloria Elementary strives to create a collaborative atmosphere where educators, parents, and students work together to improve student outcomes. Those interested in specific school programs, district policies, or enrollment information can find further details on the official district website at http://www.gonzalesusd.net.

840

Total Students

34.5

Full-Time Teachers

24.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for La Gloria Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	15
Hispanic	814
Asian	2
Two or More	5
American Indian	4

Hispanic
814 (96.9 %)
White
15 (1.8 %)
Two or More
5 (0.6 %)
American Indian
4 (0.5 %)
Asian
2 (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:	Gonzales Unified
Phone:	(831)675-3663
Website:	http://www.gonzalesusd.net
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	840
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	565
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	46

* 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 1 144

Grade 2 120

Grade 3 154

Grade 4 148

Grade 5 127