Galt Joint Union Elementary School District

1018 C St. Ste. 210
Galt, CA 95632-1771
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Galt Joint Union Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,441 students in Galt Joint Union Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Galt Joint Union Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
7 Schools
10,334 Schools
# Students
3,441 Students
5,790,262 Students
# Teachers
161 Teachers
267,580 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Galt Joint Union Elementary School District, which is ranked #675 of all 1,904 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#613 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 50%)
38%
34%
47%
47%
29%
29%
(2022-23)
29.9%
27.7%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.54
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
5%
12%
% Hispanic
62%
56%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
28%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,928 in this school district is less than the state median of $20,100. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,643 is less than the state median of $18,512. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$55 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$50 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,928
$20,100
Spending / Student
$14,643
$18,512

Best Galt Joint Union Elementary School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marengo Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1000 Elk Hills Dr.
Galt, CA 95632
(209) 745-5470
Gr: K-6 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #22.
Lake Canyon Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
800 Lake Canyon Ave.
Galt, CA 95632
(209) 744-5200
Gr: K-6 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #33.
River Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
905 Vintage Oak Ave.
Galt, CA 95632
(209) 745-4614
Gr: K-6 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #44.
Robert L. Mccaffrey Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
997 Park Terrace Dr.
Galt, CA 95632
(209) 745-5462
Gr: 7-8 | 779 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #55.
Vernon E. Greer Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
248 West A St.
Galt, CA 95632
(209) 745-2641
Gr: K-6 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #66.
Valley Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
21 C St.
Galt, CA 95632
(209) 745-1564
Gr: K-6 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
902 Caroline St.
Galt, CA 95632
(209) 744-4545
Gr: K | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 67%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Galt Joint Union Elementary School District?
Galt Joint Union Elementary School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,441 students.
What is the rank of Galt Joint Union Elementary School District?
Galt Joint Union Elementary School District is ranked #675 out of 1,904 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Galt Joint Union Elementary School District?
62% of Galt Joint Union Elementary School District students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Galt Joint Union Elementary School District?
Galt Joint Union Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Galt Joint Union Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,643 is less than the state median of $18,512. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: K-08
  • Enrollment: 3,441 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : Top 50% in CA
  • : 38% (Top 30%)
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • : 29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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