Paakuma K-8

17875 Sycamore Creek Loop Pkwy.
San Bernardino, CA 92407

www.sbcusd.com

982 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Paakuma K-8, located in the northern region of San Bernardino, California, is a comprehensive public school serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. As part of the San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD), the school is designed to provide a continuous educational journey that bridges the gap between elementary and middle school, allowing for a more stable and supportive academic environment for students during their formative years.

The school is committed to fostering academic achievement and personal growth by utilizing the resources and curriculum standards established by the SBCUSD. With a focus on preparing students for the transition to high school, Paakuma K-8 emphasizes foundational literacy and numeracy while integrating technology and character development into the daily classroom experience. By maintaining a focus on community and collaborative learning, the school aims to create a safe, inclusive environment that encourages students to reach their full potential within the San Bernardino community.

982

Total Students

45.3

Full-Time Teachers

21.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Paakuma K-8
Demographic	Student Count
White	153
Hispanic	622
Black	91
Asian	53
Two or More	52
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	5

Hispanic
622 (63.3 %)
White
153 (15.6 %)
Black
91 (9.3 %)
Asian
53 (5.4 %)
Two or More
52 (5.3 %)
American Indian
6 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.5 %)

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 Bernardino City Unified
Phone:	(909)355-3137
Website:	http://www.sbcusd.com
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	982
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	333
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	144

* 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 85

Grade 1 101

Grade 2 112

Grade 3 120

Grade 4 119

Grade 5 111

Grade 6 117

Grade 7 129

Grade 8 88