Joe Stefani Elementary School is a public school in Merced, California, that teaches students in grades 3 through 6. About 600 students attend the school, and there is a student-teacher ratio of about 26:1, which means that the classrooms are not too big. Joe Stefani Elementary School has a diverse student body and focuses on building basic academic skills in the upper elementary years. The focus of instruction is on improving reading and writing skills, basic math skills and structured classroom support programs that are meant to help students learn more consistently. Around 19% of students meet or exceed proficiency standards in math, and about 29% do the same in reading. These numbers show that there is still room for improvement in school, especially in math. The state and local governments give the school money, just like they do for most elementary schools in California. Joe Stefani Elementary School is in a residential area of Merced and serves families in a community-focused way.The school is steadily improving its academic results while also making sure that the learning environment is supportive, making it one of the top schools in California.