American Lakes

2800 Stonecreek Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95833

625 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

American Lakes School, located at 2800 Stonecreek Dr. in Sacramento, is a public K-8 institution serving the Natomas community as part of the Natomas Unified School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By offering a comprehensive curriculum for students from kindergarten through eighth grade, American Lakes aims to prepare its diverse student body for the transition to high school and beyond, focusing on building strong foundational skills in core subjects.

Beyond academics, the school places a significant emphasis on community and student well-being. As part of the Natomas Unified School District, American Lakes utilizes the district’s focus on innovative technology, personalized learning, and inclusive practices to ensure that every student has access to the resources they need to succeed. The school encourages family involvement and maintains a commitment to creating a safe, respectful atmosphere where students are motivated to reach their full potential, both as scholars and as active members of their community.

625

Total Students

27.6

Full-Time Teachers

22.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for American Lakes
Demographic	Student Count
White	40
Hispanic	296
Black	169
Asian	39
Two or More	67
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	11

Hispanic
296 (47.4%)
Black
169 (27.0%)
Two or More
67 (10.7%)
White
40 (6.4%)
Asian
39 (6.2%)
Pacific Islander
11 (1.8%)
American Indian
3 (0.5%)

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:	Natomas Unified
Phone:	(916)567-5500
Website:	http://natomasunified.org/als/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	625
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	503
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	41

* 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 78

Grade 1 75

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 64

Grade 5 60

Grade 6 79

Grade 7 58

Grade 8 68