Mary Tsukamoto Elementary

8737 Brittany Park Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95828

980 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Mary Tsukamoto Elementary School, located in the Vineyard area of Sacramento, California, is part of the Elk Grove Unified School District. The school is named in honor of Mary Tsukamoto, a prominent local educator, civil rights activist, and community leader who was instrumental in preserving the history of Japanese Americans in the region. Reflecting its namesake’s dedication to community and inclusivity, the school maintains a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive environment that prioritizes academic achievement, cultural awareness, and character development for its diverse student body.

The campus serves students from transitional kindergarten through sixth grade, focusing on a comprehensive curriculum that integrates core academic subjects with social-emotional learning. The school is well-regarded for its active parent community and its commitment to honoring its historical roots through various school-wide initiatives and events. By balancing rigorous educational standards with an emphasis on empathy and citizenship, Mary Tsukamoto Elementary aims to prepare its students to become well-rounded, contributing members of their community.

980

Total Students

38.0

Full-Time Teachers

25.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mary Tsukamoto Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	73
Hispanic	304
Black	90
Asian	429
Two or More	63
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	17

Asian
429 (43.8 %)
Hispanic
304 (31.0 %)
Black
90 (9.2 %)
White
73 (7.4 %)
Two or More
63 (6.4 %)
Pacific Islander
17 (1.7 %)
American Indian
4 (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:	Elk Grove Unified
Phone:	(916)689-7580
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	980
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	588
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	100

* 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 146

Grade 1 146

Grade 2 149

Grade 3 119

Grade 4 142

Grade 5 125

Grade 6 153

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Mary Tsukamoto Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	146
Grade 1	146
Grade 2	149
Grade 3	119
Grade 4	142
Grade 5	125
Grade 6	153

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Mary Tsukamoto Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	475	48.5%
Male	505	51.5%

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