Grand Island Elementary

51 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Grand Island Elementary, located at 551 Leven St. in Grimes, California, is a small, rural public school serving students in the Pierce Joint Unified School District. As a pillar of the tight-knit Grimes community, the school is known for its intimate learning environment, which allows for smaller class sizes and personalized attention. Because of its location in a primarily agricultural area, the school often fosters a close relationship with local families, creating a supportive and collaborative atmosphere for its student body.

Academically, Grand Island Elementary focuses on foundational education, prioritizing core subjects like literacy and mathematics while providing a safe, nurturing space for early childhood and elementary development. Despite its modest size and remote setting, the school is dedicated to preparing its students for success as they transition to middle school, emphasizing community values and consistent academic growth within a quiet, focused setting.

Total Students

3.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Grand Island Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	45
Asian	2

Hispanic
45 (88.2 %)
White
4 (7.8 %)
Asian
2 (3.9 %)

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:	Pierce Joint Unified
Phone:	(530)437-2416
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	51
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	3.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	32
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 9

Grade 1 5

Grade 2 3

Grade 3 6

Grade 4 8

Grade 5 11

Grade 6 9