At a glance
Reported students
499
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
20.8
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
24:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California elementary enrollment
59th percentile
Compared with 5,927 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
362
Glenshire Elementary: 499 reported students.
State peer staffing position
73rd percentile
24:1 reported; state peer median 22.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 454
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35.1
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.9:1
What the reported data says about Glenshire Elementary
Glenshire Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Truckee. It is one of 11 current school records connected to Tahoe-Truckee Unified. NCES reports 499 students for 2024–25.
Among 5,927 elementary schools in California with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 455 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 59th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 24:1, close to the California median of 22.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (74.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (12.8%). English learners represent 2.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Glenshire Elementary
- 1How do the reported 24:1 student–teacher ratio and 20.8 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 15.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White74.3%
- Hispanic12.8%
- Black0.4%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial11%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Tahoe-Truckee Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Truckee Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
515 reported students
Kings Beach Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
362 reported students
Tahoe Lake Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
282 reported students
Donner Trail Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
55 reported students
North Tahoe High
High · Grades 09–12
468 reported students
Alder Creek Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
535 reported students
Public schools near Glenshire Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alder Creek Middle Middle · Tahoe-Truckee Unified | 06–08 | 535 | 4.3 mi |
| Cold Stream Alternative Other · Tahoe-Truckee Unified | KG–12 | 11 | 4.6 mi |
| Sierra Expeditionary Learning Elementary · Charter · Sierra Expeditionary Learning District | KG–08 | 216 | 6.4 mi |
| Sierra High (Continuation) High · Tahoe-Truckee Unified | 09–12 | 24 | 6.6 mi |
| Truckee Elementary Elementary · Tahoe-Truckee Unified | KG–05 | 515 | 7 mi |
| Kings Beach Elementary Elementary · Tahoe-Truckee Unified | KG–05 | 362 | 9.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Glenshire Elementary
What grades does Glenshire Elementary serve?
Glenshire Elementary reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Tahoe-Truckee Unified.
How many students attend Glenshire Elementary?
Glenshire Elementary reported 499 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 59th percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 454 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Glenshire Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 24:1, based on 499 students and 20.8 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 22.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Glenshire Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Glenshire Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Tahoe-Truckee Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Glenshire Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
15.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Glenshire Elementary in?
Glenshire Elementary is part of Tahoe-Truckee Unified, based in Truckee, CA, which operates 11 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Glenshire Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Alder Creek Middle (4.3 mi), Cold Stream Alternative (4.6 mi), Sierra Expeditionary Learning (6.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.