Jenny Lind Elementary

Calaveras Unified
5100 Dr.r Rd.
Valley Springs, CA 95252
442 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
School Overview
Jenny Lind Elementary School, located in Valley Springs, California, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Calaveras Unified School District. The school is situated in a rural, close-knit community setting, focusing on providing a supportive environment for students in the elementary grade levels. Its mission generally emphasizes the development of core academic skills, character education, and fostering a positive school climate that encourages both social and intellectual growth.

As a community-centered school, Jenny Lind Elementary strives to bridge the gap between home and school life through active parental involvement and local engagement. The curriculum is designed to meet state educational standards while providing diverse learning opportunities that prepare students for their transition to middle school. By prioritizing small-group instruction and holistic development, the school aims to cultivate a safe and nurturing space where young students can build the confidence and foundational knowledge necessary for long-term academic success.
442
Total Students
17.0
Full-Time Teachers
26.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
50.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    277 (62.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    125 (28.3 %)
  • Two or More
    35 (7.9 %)
  • Black
    3 (0.7 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.5 %)
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: Calaveras Unified
Phone: (209)754-2350
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 442
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 17.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 26.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 204
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 20

* 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 100
Grade 1 70
Grade 2 70
Grade 3 65
Grade 4 69
Grade 5 68
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Valley Springs Elementary
Calaveras Unified
408 Students
240 Pine St.
Valley Springs, CA 95252 (4.3 miles away)
Elementary School K - 5th