Caroline Wenzel Elementary

6870 Greenhaven Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95831

225 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Caroline Wenzel Elementary, located in the Greenhaven/Pocket neighborhood of Sacramento, California, is a public school serving students from transitional kindergarten through sixth grade within the Sacramento City Unified School District. The school is known for fostering a close-knit, community-oriented environment, characterized by a commitment to academic growth and the social-emotional development of its diverse student body. It emphasizes a structured curriculum while encouraging parental involvement, aiming to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.

The campus itself is situated in a quiet, residential area, providing a safe and accessible setting for local families. Beyond its core academic instruction, Caroline Wenzel focuses on creating an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities and school-wide events. By prioritizing both high standards of achievement and a supportive school culture, the institution seeks to bridge the gap between rigorous education and the nurturing environment required for elementary-aged children to thrive.

225

Total Students

9.2

Full-Time Teachers

24.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Caroline Wenzel Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	18
Hispanic	81
Black	67
Asian	26
Two or More	23
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	7

Hispanic
81 (36.0 %)
Black
67 (29.8 %)
Asian
26 (11.6 %)
Two or More
23 (10.2 %)
White
18 (8.0 %)
Pacific Islander
7 (3.1 %)
American Indian
3 (1.3 %)

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:	Sacramento City Unified
Phone:	(916)433-5432
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	225
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	140
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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 23

Grade 1 28

Grade 2 38

Grade 3 37

Grade 4 26

Grade 5 28

Grade 6 45