C.L. TAITANO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
C.L. TAITANO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public elementary school that is part of the Guam Department of Education school district, located in SINAJANA, GU with about 602 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 45 teachers, C.L. TAITANO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
C.L. TAITANO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located in the village of Sinajana, Guam, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Guam Department of Education. Named in honor of Carlos L. Taitano, a prominent local educator and statesman, the school is deeply rooted in the community. It caters to students in the primary grade levels, focusing on providing a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes literacy, numeracy, and social development, while often integrating the unique cultural heritage and values of the Chamorro people into the learning environment.
As a public school, C.L. Taitano plays a vital role in the Sinajana village landscape, acting as a hub for both academic instruction and community engagement. The school is committed to fostering a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve academic milestones while developing the interpersonal skills necessary for success in middle school and beyond. Through its dedicated faculty and staff, the institution strives to meet the diverse needs of its student population, ensuring that every child has access to the resources and guidance required to thrive in Guam’s evolving educational system.
For more information, contact C.L. TAITANO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (671) 475-4502 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
SINAJANA, GU 96926
(671) 475-4502
C.L. TAITANO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in SINAJANA, GU with about 602 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Guam
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- Guam Department of Education
- Total Students:
- 602
- Teachers:
- 45
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 602 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending C.L. TAITANO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, representing about 89% of the student body.
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 89.4%
- Two or more races
- 5.3%
- Asian
- 4.0%
- White
- 0.8%
- Black or African American
- 0.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 49.3%
- Male
- 50.7%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.