John Reith Elementary

8401 Valley Lark Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95823

572 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

John Reith Elementary School, located in the Valley Hi/North Laguna area of Sacramento, serves a diverse student population as part of the Elk Grove Unified School District. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a supportive community. By utilizing a standards-based curriculum, the faculty aims to prepare students for future success, often integrating technology and collaborative projects to engage learners at various developmental stages.

Beyond academics, John Reith Elementary places a strong value on community involvement and school spirit. The campus typically offers various programs and extracurricular activities designed to enrich the student experience and encourage parent participation. With a mission rooted in equity and high expectations, the school works to ensure that all students—regardless of their background—have access to the resources and guidance necessary to thrive in an increasingly complex educational landscape.

572

Total Students

25.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John Reith Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	34
Hispanic	236
Black	80
Asian	167
Two or More	45
Pacific Islander	10

Hispanic
236 (41.3%)
Asian
167 (29.2%)
Black
80 (14.0%)
Two or More
45 (7.9%)
White
34 (5.9%)
Pacific Islander
10 (1.7%)

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)399-0110
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	572
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	404
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	96

* 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 87

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 76

Grade 3 80

Grade 4 83

Grade 5 81

Grade 6 87

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for John Reith Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	87
Grade 1	78
Grade 2	76
Grade 3	80
Grade 4	83
Grade 5	81
Grade 6	87

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for John Reith Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	263	46%
Male	309	54%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)