Lathrop Elementary

Lathrop Elementary School is found at 15851 South 5th Street in a large suburban neighborhood. It serves 935 students in grades K through 8. The student–teacher ratio is 25:1. Records indicate 17% math proficiency and 23% reading proficiency. The enrollment consists of 48% female and 52% male students. The school environment is supportive and focused on academic growth and campus modernization. Recent site improvements include the creation of safer walking routes to school and fully renovated playground areas to support outdoor student wellness. Administration utilized comprehensive student support services to address the diverse social and academic needs of the large and growing student population. Faculty members participate in regular professional development to improve instructional strategies and stay current with the latest educational research and best practices. The housing market in this area spans $440,000 to $650,000. Parent feedback highlights the school's inclusive nature and the quality of the student support services provided. This campus is striving to become one ofthe best elementary school in California.

Lathrop Elementary is celebrating recent modernization updates that include improved safe routes to school and renovated playground areas. The school administration is actively seeking community input through the January 2026 feedback sessions to improve campus communication. New student registration for the 2026-27 school year is officially open for all local residents.

Q1. What time does Lathrop Elementary School start and end in 2026?

Ans. Lathrop Elementary has a regular bell schedule that starts at 8:00 AM and ends at 2:20 PM on normal days.

Q2. Does Lathrop Elementary have a "Sun Bucks" program in the summer?

Ans. Families with kids at Lathrop Elementary may be able to get Summer EBT benefits, also called Sun Bucks, to help pay for healthy meals.

Q3. Is there a specific place for parents to drop off and pick up their kids at Lathrop Elementary?

Ans. To keep all students safe, Lathrop Elementary has set traffic patterns for morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up.

Q4. Is there a student council or student leadership group at Lathrop Elementary?

Ans. Lathrop Elementary encourages students to be leaders by giving them different roles on campus and letting them join organized groups that plan activities for the whole school.

Q5. How do I get to the Lathrop Elementary School parent handbook?

Ans. You can find the Lathrop Elementary parent handbook online under the "Our School" tab on the school's website.