Placer Elementary

placer.loomis-usd.k12.ca.us/

533 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Placer Elementary School, located in the town of Loomis, California, serves as a cornerstone of the Loomis Union School District. It is widely recognized for its strong focus on academic excellence and its commitment to fostering a supportive, community-centered environment. The school typically serves students from kindergarten through fifth grade, emphasizing a well-rounded education that balances rigorous core instruction with opportunities for personal growth and social-emotional development.

The school is well-regarded for its historic charm and its integration into the close-knit Loomis community, which often results in high levels of parent involvement and dedicated community support. Placer Elementary prides itself on maintaining a traditional yet forward-thinking learning atmosphere, where educators prioritize meeting the diverse needs of their students. With its scenic location on Horseshoe Bar Road, the school aims to provide a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment that prepares young learners for success in middle school and beyond.

533

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

6.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Placer Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	431
Hispanic	56
Asian	12
Two or More	32
American Indian	1

White
431 (81.0 %)
Hispanic
56 (10.5 %)
Two or More
32 (6.0 %)
Asian
12 (2.3 %)
American Indian
1 (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:	Loomis Union Elementary
Phone:	(916)652-1830
Website:	http://placer.loomis-usd.k12.ca.us/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	533
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	34
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 75

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 54

Grade 3 56

Grade 4 53

Grade 5 63

Grade 6 61

Grade 7 60

Grade 8 57