Penryn Elementary

6885 English Colony Way
Penryn, CA 95663

penryn.loomis-usd.k12.ca.us/

250 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Penryn Elementary, located in the rural community of Penryn, California, is a foundational school within the Loomis Union School District. Serving students from transitional kindergarten through eighth grade, the school is known for maintaining a close-knit, small-town atmosphere that emphasizes academic excellence alongside personal character development. Its scenic, semi-rural setting provides a unique environment that often prioritizes hands-on learning and a strong sense of community involvement between teachers, students, and local families.

Academically, the school strives to prepare its students for success in high school and beyond by fostering a supportive learning environment that balances core curriculum with enrichment opportunities. As a community-focused institution, Penryn Elementary prides itself on its historical roots—dating back to the late 19th century—while integrating modern educational standards. By keeping class sizes manageable and maintaining strong parent-teacher partnerships, the school aims to cultivate a well-rounded educational experience that encourages both intellectual growth and social responsibility.

250

Total Students

11.4

Full-Time Teachers

22.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

11.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Penryn Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	217
Hispanic	22
Black	2
Asian	1
Two or More	8

White
217 (86.8%)
Hispanic
22 (8.8%)
Two or More
8 (3.2%)
Black
2 (0.8%)
Asian
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:	Loomis Union Elementary
Phone:	(916)663-3993
Website:	http://penryn.loomis-usd.k12.ca.us/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	250
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	29
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 41

Grade 1 20

Grade 2 23

Grade 3 27

Grade 4 25

Grade 5 28

Grade 6 27

Grade 7 29

Grade 8 30