About
At Larson School we are committed to every aspect of our founding mission statement with our entire learning community joining hands in our work together to develop independent, lifelong learners and productive citizens.
Ellerth E. Larson Elementary School was named a 2008 California Distinguished School, and was recognized for its outstanding academic program and strong student achievement by State Superintendent Jack O'Connell in May, 2008. The home of the Larson STARS is located in the southwest section of the city of Lodi, and built during the 2004-2005 year using Measure K funding. The school opened for the first time on August 1, 2005 to initially serve approximately 600 students in grades TK-6 in 2005-2006.
The school follows Lodi Unified's Modified Traditional calendar, and there is a full time principal and vice principal, 30 full-time regular classroom teachers, 3 Special Day special education teachers, a full time RSP teacher, 1 full time and 2 part time physical education teachers and 1 full time and 1 part time classroom music teacher, and a part time instrumental music teacher for students in grades 5 and 6.
We have a shared belief that every student should have the opportunity to be academically challenged and learn at his or her own level. We have high expectations for all students and staff, and we are devoted to differentiating instruction to meet the learning needs of every child.
Currently we have approximately 800 students enrolled at Larson School. Grades TK-3 have a student-teacher ratio of 24:1 and Grades 4 -6 have a student/teacher ratio of 30:1. Other services include: a full time resource specialist, speech and language teacher, a one day per week counselor, a part- time psychologist, and a one day per week nurse. Programs offered at the school include: a library with identified accelerated reader series books, a developing literacy library for literacy acquisition, 1:1 Chromebook devices for each student in grades TK-6, and a cluster-grouping Gifted and Talented Program for students in grades 4-6. All classrooms are equipped with LCD projectors or Promethean Boards to enhance student learning by sharing classroom grade level curriculum with the use of the computer and various technology equipment.
Larson School has an active PTA with volunteers who offer their time and energy to support programs for Larson students. With more than 15,000 volunteer hours logged in 2016-2017, parents, grandparents and community volunteers are true partners and supporters in the learning process. Volunteers work in classrooms assisting teachers and students, promote various programs such as the Birthday Book Club, as well as maintain ongoing fundraising efforts, and student-centered, extra curricular activities/ incentives. A true partnership exists between the staff, parents and students at Larson Elementary.
Mission Statement
Larson Elementary is a safe school climate in which critical thinking and lifelong learning are emphasized, developed, and nurtured for students and staff alike. This includes the expectation of high standards for all students, allows for risk taking, and results in confident, caring, and productive individuals who strive for excellence in all that they do. We also support and respect cultural diversity of all types as well as students with a variety of special needs.
Our school wide emphasis is to focus on successful, effective programs for all students, especially in the area of literacy, and to foster a positive, cooperative effort between home, school and the community.
