Joseph Widmer Jr. Elementary

www.mantecausd.net

893 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Joseph Widmer Jr. Elementary, located in Lathrop, California, is a public school serving students as part of the Manteca Unified School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for success in their future educational endeavors while maintaining strong connections with the local Lathrop community.

As part of the Manteca Unified School District, Joseph Widmer Jr. Elementary utilizes district-wide resources and standards to provide consistent, high-quality instruction. The campus offers various programs designed to support student needs, encouraging both personal responsibility and community collaboration. For parents and community members interested in more detailed information—such as school calendars, academic policies, or specific extracurricular offerings—the official district website at [www.mantecausd.net](http://www.mantecausd.net) serves as the primary portal for updates and institutional resources.

893

Total Students

35.4

Full-Time Teachers

25.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Joseph Widmer Jr. Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	89
Hispanic	464
Black	52
Asian	232
Two or More	37
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	12

Hispanic
464 (52.0 %)
Asian
232 (26.0 %)
White
89 (10.0 %)
Black
52 (5.8 %)
Two or More
37 (4.1 %)
Pacific Islander
12 (1.3 %)
American Indian
7 (0.8 %)

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:	Manteca Unified
Phone:	(209)938-6340
Website:	http://www.mantecausd.net
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	893
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	535
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	59

* 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 97

Grade 1 115

Grade 2 102

Grade 3 94

Grade 4 76

Grade 5 95

Grade 6 108

Grade 7 106

Grade 8 100

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Joseph Widmer Jr. Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	97
Grade 1	115
Grade 2	102
Grade 3	94
Grade 4	76
Grade 5	95
Grade 6	108
Grade 7	106
Grade 8	100

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Joseph Widmer Jr. Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	425	47.6%
Male	468	52.4%

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