Whitney Avenue Elementary

400 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Whitney Avenue Elementary, located in the Arden-Arcade area of Sacramento, is a public school serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the San Juan Unified School District, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic experience, emphasizing core subjects like literacy and mathematics while fostering a supportive environment for its diverse student body. The campus is designed to serve the local neighborhood, acting as a community hub that prioritizes student engagement and social-emotional development.

The school is recognized for its commitment to academic growth and inclusivity, utilizing district-wide curriculum standards to ensure students are prepared for middle school transitions. Beyond classroom instruction, Whitney Avenue Elementary typically offers various support services and programs aimed at addressing the unique needs of its learners. By maintaining a focus on collaborative teaching and parent involvement, the school strives to create a structured yet welcoming atmosphere where students can build the skills necessary for long-term educational success.

400

Total Students

17.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Whitney Avenue Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	112
Hispanic	83
Black	73
Asian	91
Two or More	34
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	6

White
112 (28.0 %)
Asian
91 (22.8 %)
Hispanic
83 (20.7 %)
Black
73 (18.2 %)
Two or More
34 (8.5 %)
Pacific Islander
6 (1.5 %)
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:	San Juan Unified
Phone:	(916)575-2407
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	400
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	330
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 65

Grade 1 76

Grade 2 64

Grade 3 73

Grade 4 61

Grade 5 61

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Whitney Avenue Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	65
Grade 1	76
Grade 2	64
Grade 3	73
Grade 4	61
Grade 5	61

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Whitney Avenue Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	187	46.8%
Male	213	53.2%

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