Saucelito Elementary

75 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Saucelito Elementary School is a small, rural public school located in Terra Bella, California, serving students in grades TK through 8. As part of the Terra Bella Union Elementary School District, the school functions as a central educational hub for the local agricultural community. Its setting reflects a close-knit environment where the school works to provide foundational academic instruction while catering to a diverse student population in a primarily rural, semi-isolated region of the Central Valley.

Academically, Saucelito Elementary focuses on core curriculum standards and student development, emphasizing fundamental literacy and numeracy skills necessary for middle school preparation. Because of its size and location, the school often prioritizes a supportive atmosphere, focusing on individualized attention to help students overcome the unique challenges associated with rural education. The school serves as a vital pillar for the community of Terra Bella, striving to bridge educational gaps and foster a positive learning environment for its young learners.

Total Students

5.4

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Saucelito Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	24
Hispanic	47
Black	4

Hispanic
47 (62.7%)
White
24 (32.0%)
Black
4 (5.3%)

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:	Saucelito Elementary
Phone:	(559)784-2164
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	75
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	5.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	58
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 10

Grade 1 10

Grade 2 11

Grade 3 6

Grade 4 7

Grade 5 7

Grade 6 8

Grade 7 9

Grade 8 7