Trajan Elementary

www.sanjuan.edu/trajan

391 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Trajan Elementary School, located in Orangevale, California, serves as a neighborhood school within the San Juan Unified School District. It is widely recognized for its strong focus on community, academic excellence, and a supportive learning environment. The school caters to students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade, emphasizing foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development to prepare children for their future academic journeys.

Beyond core academics, Trajan Elementary is known for fostering a collaborative school culture that encourages parent involvement and student engagement. The campus typically offers a variety of enrichment opportunities and programs designed to help students discover their interests, while dedicated staff members work to ensure that all learners receive personalized attention in a safe and inclusive setting. Its location in a suburban residential area contributes to its reputation as a central hub for families in the Orangevale community.

391

Total Students

16.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Trajan Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	246
Hispanic	83
Black	10
Asian	11
Two or More	41

White
246 (62.9%)
Hispanic
83 (21.2%)
Two or More
41 (10.5%)
Asian
11 (2.8%)
Black
10 (2.6%)

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:	San Juan Unified
Phone:	(916)971-5200
Website:	http://www.sanjuan.edu/trajan
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	391
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	174
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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 77

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 64

Grade 4 75

Grade 5 62

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Trajan Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	77
Grade 1	55
Grade 2	58
Grade 3	64
Grade 4	75
Grade 5	62

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Trajan Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	186	47.6%
Male	205	52.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)