Glenshire Elementary

ge.ttusd.org/pages/glenshire_elementary

500 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Glenshire Elementary School, located in the mountain community of Truckee, California, serves as a central hub for K-5 education within the Tahoe Truckee Unified School District. The school is known for its strong focus on fostering a supportive, student-centered environment that encourages both academic excellence and personal growth. Set against the backdrop of the Sierra Nevada, the school emphasizes a connection to its unique local environment while providing a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

The school community prides itself on a collaborative partnership between dedicated staff, engaged parents, and the broader Truckee neighborhood. Glenshire offers a variety of programs designed to enrich the student experience, including opportunities for extracurricular involvement and a commitment to integrating technology and creative learning strategies into the classroom. With a focus on social-emotional learning and community spirit, Glenshire Elementary aims to develop well-rounded students who are prepared to be thoughtful and active participants in their community.

500

Total Students

23.7

Full-Time Teachers

21.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

15.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Glenshire Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	397
Hispanic	65
Two or More	38

White
397 (79.4 %)
Hispanic
65 (13.0 %)
Two or More
38 (7.6 %)

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:	Tahoe-Truckee Unified
Phone:	(530)582-3720
Website:	http://ge.ttusd.org/pages/glenshire_elementary
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	500
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	70
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 101

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 83

Grade 3 81

Grade 4 76

Grade 5 91