Leataata Floyd Elementary

Leataata Floyd Elementary is a public elementary school in Sacramento, California. It is part of the Sacramento City Unified School District. The school has about 220 to 230 students in grades K–6 and a student–teacher ratio of about 20:1, which allows for more individualized instruction in the classroom. Leataata Floyd Elementary's main goal is to provide a curriculum based on standards. To support the whole child, they also stress fairness, culturally responsive teaching, and social-emotional learning. There are a lot of different kinds of students at the school. More than 90% of them are from minority groups, such as Black, Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and multiracial backgrounds. A lot of the students come from families that don't have a lot of money, and the school gets Title I money to help with academic intervention and enrichment programs. About 8% of students are good at math, and 8% are good at reading and writing in English. This is typical of high-need urban schools. The amount of money spent on each student matches the amount of money the district gets. Leataata Floyd Elementary is in a Sacramento neighborhood that is mostly affordable for families. The school is known for being welcoming to everyone. Overall, the school has a lot of potential because it has a supportive environment and is always working to improve academic outcomes.

The principal of Leataata Floyd Elementary, whose family history inspired the school's name, is still in charge this year. She is working to strengthen ties with the community and honor the school's history. The story of the leadership has gotten a lot of attention because it shows how deeply connected the school is to the community and how things stay the same.

Q1: Are there programs at Leataata Floyd Elementary that kids can go to before or after school?

Ans. The school may offer before- or after-school care through programs run by the district or partnerships with the community, depending on how many kids are enrolled and how many spots are open.

Q2. What kinds of help are there for people who are learning English?

Ans. Leataata Floyd Elementary helps students learn English by giving them extra help and small-group lessons.

Q3. What does the school do to help kids who need special education?

Ans. The school collaborates with district specialists to provide special education services, individualized education plans (IEPs), and additional support services.

Q4: How do parents and guardians learn about what's going on at school and how their kids are doing?

Ans. Newsletters, school messaging systems, parent-teacher conferences, and events that get families involved all help keep the lines of communication open.

Q5: Do families have a say in what happens at school?

Ans. Families can help set school programs and priorities by going to school site councils, advisory committees, and parent meetings.