Clyde W Needham Elementary School Lodi CA Overview (2026 List)

About Clyde W. Needham Elementary

Clyde W. Needham Elementary School is located at 1501 South Crescent Avenue, Lodi, California 95240. The campus is for kids in kindergarten through sixth grade. There are about 605 students enrolled in the school. In general education classrooms, there are about 23 students for every teacher. About 51% of the students are male and 49% are female. About 22% of students are good enough at math, and about 22% are good enough at reading, according to state assessment data. The school is a neighborhood elementary school in the Lodi Unified School District and serves families who live south of central Lodi. The site is a local K–6 school that is part of a public district network of neighborhood campuses. After students finish elementary school, they go to the district's middle school. Based on recent home sales in nearby neighborhoods, homes in this area sell for around $480,000. Clyde W. Needham Elementary is a developing school within the Lodi Unified School District that focuses on maintaining steady enrollment and fostering ongoing academic progress. It stands out from several nearby campuses.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 22%

Reading 22%

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

15

Full-time Teachers

21 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

326

Total Students

$95698

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 5.83%

Asian 14.11%

Hispanic 72.7%

Black 0%

Two+ Races 5.83%

Native Am. 1.23%

White

5.83%

Asian

14.11%

Hispanic

72.7%

Black

0%

Two+ Races

5.83%

Native Am.

1.23%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 326

43.25%

141 Female

56.75%

185 Male

Student Population

326 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

652 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Clyde W. Needham Elementary Contact Information

Address

420 South Pleasant Ave., Lodi, CA, 95240

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Phone

(209) 331-7375

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Website

lodiusd.net

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: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 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

Clyde W. Needham Elementary School in Lodi recently sent out updates about upcoming school events and activities for students. The school still sends out newsletters to let families know about important dates and programs on campus.

FAQ

Q1. Can students at Clyde W. Needham Elementary School use the library?

Ans. Yes, students can read books, borrow things, and help with things that happen in the classroom at the school library.

Q2. Are students allowed to join clubs and activities outside of school?

Ans. The school may have clubs, extra activities, and special programs, but this depends on the school year and the staff's availability.

Q3. Do students at the school get help with counseling?

Ans. Yes, students usually have access to counseling services that help them with their schoolwork and how to get along with other people.

Q4. Do parents help with school events?

Ans. Parents often help out by volunteering, going to school events, and joining support groups that are set up all year long.

Q5: How do families get information and news from school?

Ans. Families usually find out about things through newsletters, school communication systems, and planned meetings with teachers.

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

MLV

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

SLB

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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