Grand Oaks Elementary

goes.gwusd.org/

318 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Grand Oaks Elementary, located in Shasta Lake, California, serves as a primary educational pillar within the Gateway Unified School District. The school is committed to fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment where students in the early grades are encouraged to build a strong academic foundation. With a focus on both intellectual growth and social-emotional development, the staff strives to prepare students for future success through a curriculum that emphasizes core subjects while encouraging critical thinking and creativity.

Beyond the classroom, Grand Oaks Elementary is known for its community-oriented atmosphere, aiming to keep families engaged and connected to the educational process. The school utilizes its resources to provide a supportive experience for a diverse student population, ensuring that students have access to the tools and guidance necessary to thrive. By maintaining a clear mission centered on student achievement and character building, the school remains a vital asset to the Shasta Lake community.

318

Total Students

14.5

Full-Time Teachers

21.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Grand Oaks Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	217
Hispanic	35
Black	4
Asian	8
Two or More	45
American Indian	9

White
217 (68.2 %)
Two or More
45 (14.2 %)
Hispanic
35 (11.0 %)
American Indian
9 (2.8 %)
Asian
8 (2.5 %)
Black
4 (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:	Gateway Unified
Phone:	(530)275-7040
Website:	http://goes.gwusd.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	318
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	247
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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 73

Grade 1 50

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 53

Grade 5 42