Garden Valley Elementary

gardenvalley.twinriversusd.org/

331 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Garden Valley Elementary School, located in the North Natomas area of Sacramento, is part of the Twin Rivers Unified School District. The school serves a diverse student population, typically ranging from transitional kindergarten through sixth grade. It operates with a focus on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards while integrating technology and hands-on learning experiences to prepare students for middle school and beyond. Garden Valley places a strong value on parent and community involvement, encouraging families to participate in school events and decision-making processes. Through various programs and an active staff, the school strives to create a safe, inclusive culture where students are encouraged to reach their full potential both inside and outside the classroom.

331

Total Students

13.0

Full-Time Teachers

25.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

101.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Garden Valley Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	16
Hispanic	165
Black	46
Asian	55
Two or More	35
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	13

Hispanic
165 (49.8 %)
Asian
55 (16.6 %)
Black
46 (13.9 %)
Two or More
35 (10.6 %)
White
16 (4.8 %)
Pacific Islander
13 (3.9 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

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)566-3460
Website:	http://gardenvalley.twinriversusd.org/
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	331
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	293
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	43

* 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 53

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 47

Grade 3 33

Grade 4 53

Grade 5 39

Grade 6 52