Paso Verde

5240 PV Scholars Ln.
Sacramento, CA 95835

www.natomasunified.org/pvs/

897 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Paso Verde School is a public K-8 institution located in the Natomas area of Sacramento, operating under the Natomas Unified School District. The school is known for its focus on providing a comprehensive educational foundation that prepares students for the transition to high school. By serving students from transitional kindergarten through eighth grade, the campus fosters a cohesive learning environment where students can build long-term relationships with staff and peers, supporting consistent academic and social-emotional development.

The school emphasizes a balanced curriculum integrated with modern technology, aiming to cultivate 21st-century skills such as critical thinking, collaboration, and digital literacy. As part of the Natomas Unified School District, Paso Verde benefits from district-wide initiatives focused on equity, innovation, and college and career readiness. The campus is designed to be a community hub, encouraging parent involvement and student engagement to ensure that all learners have the resources and support necessary to thrive in a diverse and dynamic academic setting.

897

Total Students

38.6

Full-Time Teachers

23.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Paso Verde
Demographic	Student Count
White	134
Hispanic	246
Black	170
Asian	204
Two or More	134
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	5

Hispanic
246 (27.4%)
Asian
204 (22.7%)
Black
170 (19.0%)
White
134 (14.9%)
Two or More
134 (14.9%)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.6%)
American Indian
4 (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:	Natomas Unified
Phone:	(916)567-5810
Website:	http://www.natomasunified.org/pvs/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	897
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	395
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	75

* 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 133

Grade 1 97

Grade 2 89

Grade 3 104

Grade 4 100

Grade 5 100

Grade 6 87

Grade 7 97

Grade 8 90