Kohl Open Elementary

221 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Kohl Open Elementary, located at 4115 N. Crown in Stockton, CA, operates as a specialized magnet school within the Stockton Unified School District. The school is distinct for its commitment to an "open classroom" philosophy, which emphasizes student-centered learning, individualized instruction, and a collaborative environment. Rather than relying on traditional, rigid classroom structures, the school focuses on creating a flexible atmosphere where students are encouraged to take an active role in their own educational journey through exploration and thematic, integrated studies.

Beyond its academic structure, Kohl Open is known for fostering a tight-knit community feel. The school places a heavy emphasis on parent involvement, often requiring or encouraging families to take an active part in the educational process. By prioritizing social-emotional growth alongside academic performance, the school aims to cultivate critical thinkers who are self-motivated and comfortable working in diverse, non-traditional settings. It serves as a popular alternative for families in the Stockton area seeking a progressive approach to early childhood education.

221

Total Students

8.0

Full-Time Teachers

27.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kohl Open Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	49
Hispanic	119
Black	3
Asian	18
Two or More	32

Hispanic
119 (53.8%)
White
49 (22.2%)
Two or More
32 (14.5%)
Asian
18 (8.1%)
Black
3 (1.4%)

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:	Stockton Unified
Phone:	(209)933-7235
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	221
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	27.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	86
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 23

Grade 1 21

Grade 2 21

Grade 3 24

Grade 4 27

Grade 5 25

Grade 6 27

Grade 7 27

Grade 8 26