MERCEY SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Mercey Springs Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Los Banos Unified school district, located in Los Banos, CA with about 783 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 28 teachers, Mercey Springs Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 27:1. 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.

Mercey Springs Elementary, located in Los Banos, California, is a key component of the Los Banos Unified School District. The school serves the local community by providing foundational education for elementary-aged children, focusing on academic development, social-emotional learning, and student engagement within a supportive school environment. As part of the larger district infrastructure, it follows the state-mandated curriculum while striving to meet the diverse needs of its student population.

The school’s physical location on Mercey Springs Road places it centrally within the community, making it an accessible hub for families in the area. By maintaining alignment with the broader Los Banos Unified School District, the school emphasizes a commitment to educational excellence and student preparedness. For those seeking specific information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or district-wide initiatives, the school’s official website serves as the primary resource for parents, faculty, and the public.

For more information, contact Mercey Springs Elementary at (209) 827-0302 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1900 S. Mercey Springs Rd
Los Banos, CA 93635-4800
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MERCEY SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Los Banos, CA with about 783 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Los Banos Unified
Total Students:
783
Teachers:
28
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 783 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending MERCEY SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 84% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
84.2%
White
11.2%
Black or African American
1.3%
Two or more races
1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.0%
Asian
0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%

Female
52.4%
Male
47.6%

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.