Blanche Sprentz Elementary

www.fcusd.org

348 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Blanche Sprentz Elementary School is a public school located in Folsom, California, serving students in the Folsom Cordova Unified School District (FCUSD). Known for its commitment to academic excellence and student development, the school fosters a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core curriculum subjects, critical thinking, and the social-emotional growth of its young learners. The campus is integrated into the larger FCUSD network, which focuses on preparing students for future academic success through a blend of traditional instruction and modern educational practices.

Beyond its academic offerings, Blanche Sprentz Elementary serves as a central hub for the local community, encouraging parent involvement and active participation in school events. By leveraging the resources provided by the district, the school works to ensure that all students have access to technology and extracurricular opportunities, such as arts and enrichment programs. Its location in Folsom places it in a community known for valuing education, making it a well-regarded choice for families seeking a comprehensive elementary school experience in the region.

348

Total Students

15.5

Full-Time Teachers

22.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Blanche Sprentz Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	160
Hispanic	91
Black	8
Asian	32
Two or More	54
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
160 (46.1%)
Hispanic
91 (26.2%)
Two or More
54 (15.6%)
Asian
32 (9.2%)
Black
8 (2.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

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:	Folsom-Cordova Unified
Phone:	(916)294-9110
Website:	http://www.fcusd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	348
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	102
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	37

* 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 71

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 63

Grade 4 82

Grade 5 46