Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Elementary

Charter School 440 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep (NP3) Elementary, located at 4400 E. Commerce Way in Sacramento, is a tuition-free public charter school that serves as part of the well-regarded NP3 network. The school is known for its college-preparatory focus, emphasizing a culture of high academic expectations, personal responsibility, and community engagement. By fostering a structured and supportive environment, NP3 Elementary aims to build a strong foundation for students, preparing them not only for middle and high school success but for long-term achievement in higher education and beyond.

The school is particularly noted for its small, tight-knit community atmosphere and its partnership with families. As a charter school, it operates with a high degree of autonomy, allowing it to implement a curriculum that focuses on critical thinking, character development, and a "pathways" approach to learning. By maintaining close communication between staff and parents, NP3 Elementary cultivates a collaborative educational experience that encourages students to be active, respectful participants in their own learning process.

440

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	66
Hispanic	109
Black	25
Asian	192
Two or More	40
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	7

Asian
192 (43.6 %)
Hispanic
109 (24.8 %)
White
66 (15.0 %)
Two or More
40 (9.1 %)
Black
25 (5.7 %)
Pacific Islander
7 (1.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Natomas Unified
Phone:	(916)567-5741
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	440
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	126
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* 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 81

Grade 1 80

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 81

Grade 5 54