Gladys Poet-Christian Elementary

www.tracy.k12.ca.us/sites/pces

555 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Gladys Poet-Christian Elementary School, located in Tracy, California, is a dedicated public school serving students within the Tracy Unified School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare children for future educational success while encouraging them to become responsible and engaged members of their local community.

Beyond the standard classroom instruction, Gladys Poet-Christian Elementary places a strong value on collaboration between educators, families, and the surrounding community. The school utilizes its resources to provide students with the tools they need to succeed, often highlighting the importance of literacy, critical thinking, and character building. As part of the Tracy Unified School District, the institution adheres to district-wide standards while maintaining a unique campus culture centered on the growth and well-being of its student body.

555

Total Students

26.1

Full-Time Teachers

21.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gladys Poet-Christian Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	96
Hispanic	273
Black	34
Asian	108
Two or More	41
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
273 (49.3%)
Asian
108 (19.5%)
White
96 (17.3%)
Two or More
41 (7.4%)
Black
34 (6.1%)
Pacific Islander
2 (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:	Tracy Joint Unified
Phone:	(209)830-3325
Website:	http://www.tracy.k12.ca.us/sites/pces
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	555
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	274
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	99

* 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 72

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 49

Grade 4 54

Grade 5 53

Grade 6 76

Grade 7 74

Grade 8 83