FRANK PAUL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Frank Paul Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Alisal Union school district, located in Salinas, CA with about 817 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 32 teachers, Frank Paul Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 25:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Frank Paul Elementary School is a public school located in Salinas, California, serving students in grades TK through 6. As part of the Alisal Union School District, the school is situated in a high-density urban environment and primarily serves a diverse, predominantly Hispanic/Latino student population. The school is known for its commitment to providing a supportive learning environment, with a strong emphasis on English Language Development (ELD) and fostering academic growth in core subjects like literacy and mathematics.
Beyond the classroom, Frank Paul Elementary focuses on the holistic development of its students by offering various enrichment programs and community-oriented initiatives. The school strives to bridge the achievement gap by utilizing data-driven instruction and collaborative teaching strategies to meet the specific needs of its learners. By maintaining a focus on building positive relationships between staff, students, and families, the school aims to create a safe, inclusive atmosphere that prepares its elementary students for success in middle school and beyond.
For more information, contact Frank Paul Elementary at (831) 753-5740 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Salinas, CA 93905-1263
(831) 753-5740
FRANK PAUL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Salinas, CA with about 817 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Alisal Union
- Total Students:
- 817
- Teachers:
- 32
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 817 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending FRANK PAUL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 90% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 90.1%
- Two or more races
- 9.2%
- White
- 0.5%
- Asian
- 0.2%
- Female
- 48.1%
- Male
- 51.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.