Genevieve Didion

609 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Genevieve Didion K-8 School, located in the Pocket-Greenhaven neighborhood of Sacramento, is a well-regarded public school serving students from transitional kindergarten through eighth grade. As part of the Sacramento City Unified School District, the school is known for fostering a close-knit, community-oriented environment. It places a strong emphasis on academic rigor, character development, and creating a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to transition successfully from their primary years into the challenges of middle school.

The school is frequently recognized for its active parent involvement and a dedicated faculty committed to holistic student growth. Beyond its core curriculum, Genevieve Didion offers various extracurricular opportunities and enrichment programs designed to develop well-rounded students. Its location in a suburban residential area contributes to a stable learning environment, making it a popular choice for local families seeking a consistent and academically focused educational experience within the district.

609

Total Students

26.6

Full-Time Teachers

22.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Genevieve Didion
Demographic	Student Count
White	129
Hispanic	160
Black	14
Asian	176
Two or More	123
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	3

Asian
176 (29.0%)
Hispanic
160 (26.4%)
White
129 (21.3%)
Two or More
123 (20.3%)
Black
14 (2.3%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.5%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)

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:	Sacramento City Unified
Phone:	(916)395-4575
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	609
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	113
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	65

* 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 84

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 73

Grade 5 73

Grade 6 66

Grade 7 55

Grade 8 56