Samuel Vaughn Elementary

570 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Samuel Vaughn Elementary School, located on Helen Perry Road in Ceres, California, serves as a cornerstone of the local community within the Ceres Unified School District. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that prioritizes academic excellence, character development, and student well-being. By utilizing a comprehensive curriculum, the staff aims to provide students with a strong foundation in core subjects while encouraging critical thinking and creativity to prepare them for future educational success.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Samuel Vaughn Elementary emphasizes the importance of community involvement and social-emotional growth. The school frequently promotes programs that build school spirit, encourage parental engagement, and foster a sense of belonging among its diverse student body. With a focus on safety, respect, and responsibility, the faculty and administration work collaboratively to ensure that every student has access to the resources and encouragement needed to reach their full potential within a welcoming neighborhood atmosphere.

570

Total Students

24.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Samuel Vaughn Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	62
Hispanic	417
Black	5
Asian	73
Two or More	3
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	9

Hispanic
417 (73.2%)
Asian
73 (12.8%)
White
62 (10.9%)
Pacific Islander
9 (1.6%)
Black
5 (0.9%)
Two or More
3 (0.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	Ceres Unified
Phone:	(209)556-1690
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	570
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	391
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	61

* 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 88

Grade 1 77

Grade 2 81

Grade 3 71

Grade 4 78

Grade 5 78

Grade 6 97