Grand Oaks Elementary: Best K-5 School in Citrus Heights (2026 List)

About Grand Oaks Elementary

Grand Oaks Elementary School is situated at 7901 Rosswood Drive. It serves 460 students across grades K–5. The student–teacher ratio is 24:1. Math proficiency is 22% and reading proficiency is 32%. The gender mix is 47% female and 53% male. The campus is welcoming and encourages students to take responsibility for their actions. Teachers try to make every child feel like they belong. The smaller number of students means that each student can have a more personalized experience on campus. Shared spaces are used well for different student gatherings. The grounds have equipment for physical activity that is safe for kids of all ages. To celebrate each student's progress, the inside of the building is decorated with their work. The library has big windows that let in a lot of light, making it a good place for morning literacy groups. Every year, we go over the rules for keeping the campus safe. Most homes for sale in the area are between $390,000 and $580,000. Parents' comments show that students who need extra help get a lot of support. Families like how the teachers pay attention to the needs of each student. The teachers are working hard to make their school one of the best elementary school in California.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 22%

Reading 32%

State average proficiency is 22% in Math and 32% in Reading.

14

Full-time Teachers

24 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

8

Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)

336

Total Students

$58409

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 46.43%

Asian 4.17%

Hispanic 39.88%

Black 2.38%

Two+ Races 5.36%

Native Am. 1.19%

White

46.43%

Asian

4.17%

Hispanic

39.88%

Black

2.38%

Two+ Races

5.36%

Native Am.

1.19%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 336

47.92%

161 Female

52.08%

175 Male

Student Population

336 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

509 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Grand Oaks Elementary Contact Information

Address

7901 Rosswood Dr., Citrus Heights, CA, 95621

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Phone

(916) 971-5208

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Website

http://www.sanjuan.edu/grandoaks

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:55 AM – 3:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:40 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Grand Oaks Elementary is currently using the "Talking Points" communication tool to give families and staff members translations in real time. The school has recently made a lot of changes to the campus. For example, they painted the playground and built a high-tech Makerspace where students can work on engineering projects. The kids in grades 3–5 are also getting ready for the spring play "Annie Kids" during planned morning sessions in the multi-purpose room.

FAQ

Q1. Is there a separate technology lab at Grand Oaks Elementary School for students to use for research projects?

Ans. The school has a special Makerspace lab for advanced digital learning and engineering, but students use their own devices.

Q2. What do you need to do to be a classroom volunteer at Grand Oaks Elementary School?

Ans. Before they can help on campus, volunteers must show proof of a current TB test and pass a district background check.

Q3. Are there any gardening or environmental science activities at Grand Oaks Elementary School?

Ans. Students learn about biology and how to protect the environment in their area by planting things in the school garden at different times of the year.

Q4. How does Grand Oaks Elementary School send families weekly updates and reminders?

Ans. Every Sunday night, the principal sends out a digital newsletter with important dates and reminders for both academic and social events on campus.

Q5. Do students at Grand Oaks Elementary School have to take physical education classes?

Ans. State law says that every student must have at least 200 minutes of physical education every ten days.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2

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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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