JONAS E. SALK

Jonas E. Salk is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Magnolia Elementary school district, located in Anaheim, CA with about 788 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 31 teachers, Jonas E. Salk 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.

Jonas E. Salk Elementary School is a public school located in Anaheim, California, serving students as part of the Magnolia School District. Named after the famed medical researcher who developed the polio vaccine, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. It serves a diverse community of learners, providing a foundational education tailored to the needs of its neighborhood.

As part of the Magnolia School District, the school benefits from a district-wide commitment to innovative teaching practices and the integration of technology in the classroom. The school focuses on preparing students for future academic success by balancing rigorous curriculum standards with social-emotional learning. Parents and community members can find detailed information about school programs, academic resources, and district initiatives by visiting the official Magnolia School District website.

For more information, contact Jonas E. Salk at (714) 527-5143 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1411 S. Gilbert St.
Anaheim, CA 92804-5230
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JONAS E. SALK is a public Title I school in Anaheim, CA with about 788 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
788
Teachers:
31
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
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 788 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending JONAS E. SALK is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 71% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
70.6%
Asian
15.4%
White
9.3%
Black or African American
2.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.4%
Two or more races
0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%

Female
47.0%
Male
53.0%

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.