San Joaquin Elementary

www.gpusd.org

543 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

San Joaquin Elementary is a public school located in San Joaquin, California, serving as part of the Golden Plains Unified School District. The school provides foundational education for students in the local community, emphasizing academic growth and student development within a small-town environment. As a key educational institution for the area, it focuses on preparing children for middle school by fostering a supportive learning atmosphere that aligns with district-wide standards.

The school operates under the umbrella of the Golden Plains Unified School District, which oversees several institutions in the region. By visiting their official website at [http://www.gpusd.org](http://www.gpusd.org), parents and community members can access resources regarding school calendars, district policies, and administrative information. The school serves as a central hub for San Joaquin families, playing a vital role in the social and intellectual life of the local student population.

543

Total Students

26.6

Full-Time Teachers

20.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for San Joaquin Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	530
Black	7
Asian	3

Hispanic
530 (97.6 %)
Black
7 (1.3 %)
White
3 (0.6 %)
Asian
3 (0.6 %)

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:	Golden Plains Unified
Phone:	(559)693-4321
Website:	http://www.gpusd.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	543
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	455
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 81

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 56

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 60

Grade 6 59

Grade 7 51

Grade 8 56