Le Grand Elementary

13071 E. Le Grand Rd.
Le Grand, CA 95333

www.legrand.k12.ca.us

337 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Le Grand Elementary School, located at 13071 E. Le Grand Rd. in Le Grand, California, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local rural community. As part of the Le Grand Union Elementary School District, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic achievement with the social and emotional development of its students. It typically functions as a central hub for the small, close-knit town, emphasizing strong relationships between staff, students, and local families.

The school is known for its commitment to providing a supportive learning experience that prepares students for the transition to middle and high school. By focusing on core curriculum standards and community-based values, Le Grand Elementary aims to instill a sense of pride and civic responsibility in its student body. Its location in the heart of Merced County reflects its role in supporting the children of agricultural and rural families, ensuring that they have access to quality education within their own immediate neighborhood.

337

Total Students

18.1

Full-Time Teachers

18.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Le Grand Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	29
Hispanic	297
Asian	3
Two or More	8

Hispanic
297 (88.1 %)
White
29 (8.6 %)
Two or More
8 (2.4 %)
Asian
3 (0.9 %)

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:	Le Grand Union Elementary
Phone:	(209)389-4515
Website:	http://www.legrand.k12.ca.us
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	337
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	242
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	31

* 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 39

Grade 1 37

Grade 2 30

Grade 3 35

Grade 4 34

Grade 5 44

Grade 6 42

Grade 7 44

Grade 8 32