Clyde W. Needham Elementary

363 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Clyde W. Needham Elementary School is a public school located in Lodi, California, serving students from transitional kindergarten through sixth grade. Part of the Lodi Unified School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and personal growth. The school’s mission focuses on preparing students to become productive, responsible citizens by providing a well-rounded curriculum that encourages critical thinking, literacy, and social development.

Beyond its core academic program, Needham Elementary is known for its active school community and commitment to student engagement. The campus environment typically emphasizes parent involvement and community partnerships to support student success. With a focus on creating a safe and welcoming space, the school utilizes various programs and initiatives to ensure that students feel valued and motivated as they build the foundational skills necessary for their transition to middle school and beyond.

363

Total Students

15.5

Full-Time Teachers

23.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Clyde W. Needham Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	23
Hispanic	270
Black	6
Asian	46
Two or More	15
American Indian	3

Hispanic
270 (74.4%)
Asian
46 (12.7%)
White
23 (6.3%)
Two or More
15 (4.1%)
Black
6 (1.7%)
American Indian
3 (0.8%)

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:	Lodi Unified
Phone:	(209)331-7375
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	363
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	306
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* 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 69

Grade 1 52

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 55

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 38

Grade 6 37

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Clyde W. Needham Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	69
Grade 1	52
Grade 2	56
Grade 3	55
Grade 4	56
Grade 5	38
Grade 6	37

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Clyde W. Needham Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	163	44.9%
Male	200	55.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)