ADA GIVENS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Ada Givens Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Merced City Elementary school district, located in Merced, CA with about 564 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 21 teachers, Ada Givens Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 26:1. 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.

Ada Givens Elementary School, located at 2900 Green St. in Merced, California, is a public school serving the Merced City School District. The school is named in honor of Ada Givens, a dedicated local educator who served the community for decades, and it strives to uphold her legacy by fostering a nurturing and inclusive learning environment for its diverse student body. The campus serves students from kindergarten through fifth grade, focusing on foundational academic skills in core subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science while promoting social-emotional development.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Ada Givens Elementary emphasizes a collaborative community culture that encourages parent involvement and student engagement. The school typically offers various programs and extracurricular activities designed to support the "whole child," including efforts to integrate technology into the classroom and provide support services for students with varying learning needs. As a key fixture in the Merced area, the school remains committed to preparing its students for success in middle school and beyond by maintaining a focus on high expectations and a supportive, safe campus climate.

For more information, contact Ada Givens Elementary at (209) 385-6610 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.