MANZANITA COMMUNITY

Manzanita Community is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Oakland Unified school district, located in Oakland, CA with about 438 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. 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 18 teachers, Manzanita Community has a student/teacher ratio of about 24:1. 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.

Manzanita Community School is a public elementary school located in the Fruitvale district of Oakland, California. As part of the Oakland Unified School District (OUSD), the school serves a diverse student body, with a strong focus on community engagement and culturally responsive education. The school is known for its commitment to social justice and its efforts to provide a supportive, inclusive environment for students from various linguistic and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Academically, Manzanita Community emphasizes a "community school" model, which integrates rigorous classroom instruction with comprehensive support services designed to address the needs of the whole child. By partnering with local organizations, the school provides extracurricular programs and family resources that extend beyond the traditional school day. Its location in East Oakland makes it a central hub for neighborhood families, fostering a close-knit school culture that values parent involvement and neighborhood collaboration.

For more information, contact Manzanita Community at (510) 535-2822 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.