Robert J. McGarvey Elementary

4350 Sophistry Dr.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95742

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840 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Robert J. McGarvey Elementary, located in the Anatolia neighborhood of Rancho Cordova, is a prominent school within the Elk Grove Unified School District. Serving students from transitional kindergarten through sixth grade, the school is deeply committed to fostering a culture of academic excellence and personal growth. Its campus is designed to support a modern learning environment, emphasizing technology integration and collaborative spaces that encourage students to think critically and solve problems creatively.

Beyond academics, the school places a strong emphasis on community and character development. Through its active involvement with families and local stakeholders, McGarvey Elementary strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to become responsible, globally-minded citizens. By focusing on a "whole child" approach, the school balances rigorous curriculum standards with enrichment activities, ensuring that students are well-prepared for the transition to middle school and beyond.

840

Total Students

34.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Robert J. McGarvey Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	247
Hispanic	168
Black	74
Asian	210
Two or More	131
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	9

White
247 (29.4%)
Asian
210 (25.0%)
Hispanic
168 (20.0%)
Two or More
131 (15.6%)
Black
74 (8.8%)
Pacific Islander
9 (1.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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:	Elk Grove Unified
Phone:	(916)793-3400
Website:	http://blogs.egusd.net/mcgarvey/
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	840
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	227
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	95

* 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 142

Grade 1 95

Grade 2 96

Grade 3 121

Grade 4 121

Grade 5 138

Grade 6 127