Primary Years Academy

251 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Primary Years Academy, located at 1540 N. Lincoln St. in Stockton, California, is an educational institution operating within the Stockton Unified School District. As indicated by its name, the school focuses on the foundational years of a child’s education, typically serving students from kindergarten through the early elementary grades. The academy is designed to provide a structured environment that emphasizes core academic skills, social-emotional development, and the preparation necessary for continued success in higher grade levels.

As a part of the local Stockton community, the school emphasizes the importance of accessible public education tailored to the specific needs of its neighborhood students. While specific curriculum nuances can vary, Primary Years Academy generally prioritizes literacy, numeracy, and a supportive classroom culture, aiming to foster a lifelong love of learning. Families looking for detailed information on their current enrollment policies, specific academic programs, or extracurricular offerings should contact the school’s administration office directly or consult the Stockton Unified School District website.

251

Total Students

11.2

Full-Time Teachers

22.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Primary Years Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	21
Hispanic	163
Black	24
Asian	20
Two or More	21
American Indian	2

Hispanic
163 (64.9 %)
Black
24 (9.6 %)
White
21 (8.4 %)
Two or More
21 (8.4 %)
Asian
20 (8.0 %)
American Indian
2 (0.8 %)

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:	Stockton Unified
Phone:	(209)933-7355
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	251
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	155
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 34

Grade 1 37

Grade 2 43

Grade 3 37

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 44