Podesta Ranch Elementary

9950 Windmill Park Dr.
Stockton, CA 95209

www.lodiusd.net

420 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Podesta Ranch Elementary, located in Stockton, California, is a public school serving students as part of the Lodi Unified School District. The school provides a foundational educational experience with a focus on core academic subjects, social-emotional development, and preparing students for success in middle school. As part of a larger district, the school benefits from established curriculum standards and resources designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population in the Central Valley.

The school environment emphasizes community and parent involvement, which are central tenets of the Lodi Unified School District’s approach to education. By utilizing the district’s comprehensive digital resources and support systems, Podesta Ranch aims to foster a safe, inclusive, and effective learning atmosphere. For families interested in specific enrollment information, school calendars, or academic programs, the official district website serves as the primary hub for administrative updates and school-specific communications.

420

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Podesta Ranch Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	41
Hispanic	162
Black	44
Asian	128
Two or More	37
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	5

Hispanic
162 (38.6 %)
Asian
128 (30.5 %)
Black
44 (10.5 %)
White
41 (9.8 %)
Two or More
37 (8.8 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (1.2 %)
American Indian
3 (0.7 %)

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:	Lodi Unified
Phone:	(209)953-8543
Website:	http://www.lodiusd.net
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	420
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	171
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	55

* 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 93

Grade 1 58

Grade 2 55

Grade 3 63

Grade 4 39

Grade 5 55

Grade 6 57