School Overview
Knightsen Elementary is a small, rural public school located in the unincorporated community of Knightsen, California, serving students in kindergarten through eighth grade. As the primary school within the Knightsen Elementary School District, it functions as the heart of the local community, offering a tight-knit educational environment that emphasizes personalized attention and a supportive atmosphere. The school is known for its focus on maintaining strong partnerships between teachers, students, and families, aiming to foster academic growth while preserving the unique, semi-rural character of the surrounding Delta region.

The school’s curriculum is designed to provide a comprehensive K-8 education, balancing core academic subjects with opportunities for student engagement. Because of its smaller student population, Knightsen Elementary is able to provide a more intimate learning setting compared to larger neighboring districts, often allowing for more collaborative classroom experiences and consistent student-teacher interaction. By prioritizing both academic achievement and character development, the school strives to prepare its graduates for success in high school and beyond, all while maintaining the close community ties that define life in Knightsen.
272
Total Students
13.1
Full-Time Teachers
20.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
44.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Knightsen Elementary
Demographic Student Count
White120
Hispanic134
Black2
Asian2
Two or More14
  • Hispanic
    134 (49.3 %)
  • White
    120 (44.1 %)
  • Two or More
    14 (5.1 %)
  • Black
    2 (0.7 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.7 %)
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: Knightsen Elementary
Phone: (925)625-0073
Website: http://kes.knightsen.k12.ca.us/
Grade Range: K - 8th
Total Students: 272
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 13.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 20.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch: 108
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 12
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 23
Grade 1 26
Grade 2 22
Grade 3 25
Grade 4 40
Grade 5 35
Grade 6 43
Grade 7 25
Grade 8 33

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Knightsen Elementary
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten23
Grade 126
Grade 222
Grade 325
Grade 440
Grade 535
Grade 643
Grade 725
Grade 833
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Knightsen Elementary
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female14252.2%
Male13047.8%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)