Ottomon Way Elementary

www.sanjuan.edu/ottomon

258 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Ottomon Way Elementary School is a public school located in Orangevale, California, serving students in grades K-5 as part of the San Juan Unified School District. The school is known for its commitment to creating a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. With a focus on foundational skills in literacy and mathematics, the school curriculum is designed to prepare children for success in higher grades while fostering a sense of community pride and engagement.

The campus at Ottomon Way is characterized by a neighborhood-school feel, where collaboration between staff, parents, and the local community is a priority. Beyond the core academic subjects, the school often integrates programs that encourage student creativity and physical well-being. By maintaining a structured and nurturing atmosphere, Ottomon Way aims to inspire a love of learning and help every student reach their full potential within a safe and structured setting.

258

Total Students

10.0

Full-Time Teachers

25.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

63.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ottomon Way Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	126
Hispanic	87
Black	6
Asian	13
Two or More	25
Pacific Islander	1

White
126 (48.8%)
Hispanic
87 (33.7%)
Two or More
25 (9.7%)
Asian
13 (5.0%)
Black
6 (2.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4%)

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)979-8228
Website:	http://www.sanjuan.edu/ottomon
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	258
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	149
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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 68

Grade 1 31

Grade 2 39

Grade 3 40

Grade 4 36

Grade 5 44