Zehnder Ranch Elementary

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1,019 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Zehnder Ranch Elementary School, located in the Elk Grove Unified School District, serves a diverse community of students in Elk Grove, California. The school is characterized by a commitment to academic excellence and character development, fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes both personal growth and collaborative learning. With a focus on preparing students for the challenges of the 21st century, the school integrates modern educational practices with a strong sense of school spirit and community engagement.

The school’s official blog highlights a vibrant campus life where staff, students, and families work together to create an inclusive and high-achieving culture. Zehnder Ranch prioritizes clear communication with parents and encourages active participation in school events, which helps bridge the gap between classroom instruction and home life. By maintaining a focus on student-centered learning and utilizing district-aligned curriculum, the school strives to ensure that every student reaches their full potential in a safe, nurturing, and modern academic setting.

1,019

Total Students

40.0

Full-Time Teachers

25.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Zehnder Ranch Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	108
Hispanic	150
Black	71
Asian	592
Two or More	88
Pacific Islander	10

Asian
592 (58.1%)
Hispanic
150 (14.7%)
White
108 (10.6%)
Two or More
88 (8.6%)
Black
71 (7.0%)
Pacific Islander
10 (1.0%)

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:	Elk Grove Unified
Phone:	(916)793-3300
Website:	http://blogs.egusd.net/zehnderranch/
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	1,019
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	278
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	88

* 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 166

Grade 1 113

Grade 2 144

Grade 3 146

Grade 4 140

Grade 5 145

Grade 6 165

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Zehnder Ranch Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	166
Grade 1	113
Grade 2	144
Grade 3	146
Grade 4	140
Grade 5	145
Grade 6	165

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Zehnder Ranch Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	484	47.5%
Male	535	52.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)