Eugene Padan Elementary

padan.vacavilleusd.org

720 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Eugene Padan Elementary School, located in Vacaville, California, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Vacaville Unified School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both core academic excellence and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare its young learners for future success, encouraging them to develop critical thinking skills and a lifelong passion for education within a safe, community-oriented setting.

Beyond the classroom, Eugene Padan Elementary places a strong value on community involvement and parental engagement to enhance the educational experience. The school utilizes resources to keep families informed and connected, facilitating a collaborative atmosphere between teachers, staff, and parents. By maintaining a focus on inclusivity and character development, the school strives to create a nurturing campus culture where students feel encouraged to reach their full potential and contribute positively to the broader Vacaville community.

720

Total Students

29.1

Full-Time Teachers

24.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Eugene Padan Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	175
Hispanic	349
Black	82
Asian	30
Two or More	73
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	6

Hispanic
349 (48.5 %)
White
175 (24.3 %)
Black
82 (11.4 %)
Two or More
73 (10.2 %)
Asian
30 (4.2 %)
Pacific Islander
6 (0.8 %)
American Indian
4 (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:	Vacaville Unified
Phone:	(707)453-6235
Website:	http://padan.vacavilleusd.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	720
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	455
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	84

* 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 140

Grade 1 107

Grade 2 108

Grade 3 86

Grade 4 94

Grade 5 104

Grade 6 81