MANZANITA SEED ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Manzanita SEED Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Oakland Unified school district, located in Oakland, CA with about 400 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 17 teachers, Manzanita SEED Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 23:1. 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 SEED (Science, Engineering, and Exploration Discovery) Elementary is a public school located in the Fruitvale district of Oakland, California. As part of the Oakland Unified School District, the school is known for its dual-language immersion program, which provides instruction in both English and Spanish. This model aims to foster bilingualism and biliteracy, ensuring that students develop strong academic skills while becoming proficient in two languages.

The school is deeply committed to a constructivist, project-based learning approach that emphasizes hands-on exploration in science and engineering. By integrating inquiry-based activities into the core curriculum, Manzanita SEED encourages students to be active participants in their own learning process. With a focus on cultural responsiveness and community engagement, the school strives to create an inclusive environment that supports the academic, social, and emotional growth of its diverse student body.

For more information, contact Manzanita SEED Elementary at (510) 535-2832 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.