Del Paso Heights Elementary

dph.twinriversusd.org/

466 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Del Paso Heights Elementary, located at 590 Morey Avenue in Sacramento, is a key educational institution within the Twin Rivers Unified School District. Serving a diverse community in the North Sacramento area, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards while providing targeted support to help students build foundational skills in literacy and mathematics, ensuring they are well-prepared for the transition to middle school and beyond.

Beyond academics, Del Paso Heights Elementary places a strong value on inclusivity and creating a supportive culture for its student body. The school frequently collaborates with families and local community partners to provide resources and enrichment opportunities that enhance the overall learning experience. By focusing on a holistic approach to education, the school aims to empower its students to become responsible, confident, and lifelong learners within their local community.

466

Total Students

18.5

Full-Time Teachers

25.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

96.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Del Paso Heights Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	32
Hispanic	179
Black	40
Asian	162
Two or More	37
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	13

Hispanic
179 (38.5 %)
Asian
162 (34.8 %)
Black
40 (8.6 %)
Two or More
37 (8.0 %)
White
32 (6.9 %)
Pacific Islander
13 (2.8 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

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:	Twin Rivers Unified
Phone:	(916)566-3425
Website:	http://dph.twinriversusd.org/
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	466
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	423
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 87

Grade 1 71

Grade 2 55

Grade 3 55

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 69

Grade 6 71