Cantua Elementary

Golden Plains Unified
29288 West Clarkson
Cantua Creek, CA 93608
184 Students
Elementary School K - 8th
School Overview
Cantua Elementary School is a small, rural educational institution located in the unincorporated community of Cantua Creek, California. Situated in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley, the school serves as a central hub for the local agricultural community. As part of the Golden Plains Unified School District, the school is dedicated to providing fundamental primary education to its students while navigating the unique challenges and opportunities associated with its remote, rural location.

The school operates with a focus on fostering a supportive learning environment tailored to the needs of its diverse student body. By utilizing the resources provided through the Golden Plains Unified School District, Cantua Elementary strives to uphold state academic standards while emphasizing community engagement. For families and community members, the school represents a vital anchor in Cantua Creek, committed to preparing its students for success in their future academic and personal endeavors.
184
Total Students
10.2
Full-Time Teachers
18.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
98.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    178 (96.7%)
  • Black
    3 (1.6%)
  • American Indian
    2 (1.1%)
  • Two or More
    1 (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: Golden Plains Unified
Phone: (559)829-3331
Website: http://www.gpusd.org
Grade Range: K - 8th
Total Students: 184
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 10.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 165
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 17

* 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 28
Grade 1 21
Grade 2 15
Grade 3 21
Grade 4 20
Grade 5 22
Grade 6 20
Grade 7 17
Grade 8 20
Gender Ratio