Kings Beach Elementary

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362 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Kings Beach Elementary, located on the north shore of Lake Tahoe, serves as a central hub for the local community within the Tahoe Truckee Unified School District. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and inclusivity, fostering a supportive environment that caters to a diverse student population. By emphasizing both rigorous instruction and social-emotional development, the school strives to prepare its students for future success while honoring the unique cultural and natural beauty of the mountain region.

A hallmark of the Kings Beach Elementary experience is its strong focus on community engagement and place-based learning. The school takes full advantage of its stunning geographic location, often integrating the surrounding Sierra Nevada environment into its curriculum to encourage environmental stewardship and hands-on discovery. With a dedicated staff and a collaborative partnership with parents, the school maintains a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere where every student is encouraged to achieve their personal best.

362

Total Students

18.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kings Beach Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	146
Hispanic	193
Black	1
Asian	1
Two or More	21

Hispanic
193 (53.3%)
White
146 (40.3%)
Two or More
21 (5.8%)
Black
1 (0.3%)
Asian
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:	Tahoe-Truckee Unified
Phone:	(530)582-3730
Website:	http://kb.ttusd.org/pages/kings_beach_elementary
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	362
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	127
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	36

* 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 84

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 59

Grade 4 42

Grade 5 53