Loomis Basin Charter

Charter School 505 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Loomis Basin Charter (LBC) is a public charter school located in Loomis, California, serving students in transitional kindergarten through eighth grade. The school distinguishes itself through a project-based learning (PBL) philosophy, which emphasizes hands-on, inquiry-driven instruction. By integrating core academic subjects into collaborative, real-world projects, the school encourages students to develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills, preparing them to engage deeply with their local community and beyond.

As a school of choice within the Loomis Union School District, LBC fosters a tight-knit, collaborative environment supported by strong parental involvement and a dedicated teaching staff. The curriculum is designed to balance rigorous academic standards with creative expression and personal development. By focusing on "learning by doing," the school aims to cultivate a sense of curiosity and academic ownership in its students, ensuring they are well-prepared for the challenges of high school and future educational pursuits.

505

Total Students

22.2

Full-Time Teachers

22.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

9.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Loomis Basin Charter
Demographic	Student Count
White	354
Hispanic	60
Asian	27
Two or More	63
American Indian	1

White
354 (70.1%)
Two or More
63 (12.5%)
Hispanic
60 (11.9%)
Asian
27 (5.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Loomis Union Elementary
Phone:	(916)652-2642
Website:	http://loomischarter.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	505
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.8
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	47
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 50

Grade 1 52

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 60

Grade 6 60

Grade 7 60

Grade 8 59