STARLIGHT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Starlight Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Pajaro Valley Unified school district, located in Watsonville, CA with about 646 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th 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 26 teachers, Starlight Elementary 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.

Starlight Elementary School is a public school located at 225 Hammer Dr. in Watsonville, California, serving students within the Pajaro Valley Unified School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement. By providing a structured curriculum and various extracurricular opportunities, Starlight Elementary aims to prepare its diverse student body for success in their future educational endeavors.

The school benefits from being part of the larger Watsonville community, which allows for collaborative efforts between educators, parents, and local stakeholders. With a focus on inclusive practices, Starlight Elementary strives to meet the unique needs of every student, ensuring they have the resources and encouragement necessary to thrive. Through its dedication to excellence and student-centered values, the school plays a vital role in nurturing the next generation of learners in the region.

For more information, contact Starlight Elementary at (831) 728-6974 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

225 Hammer Dr.
Watsonville, CA 95076-3160
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STARLIGHT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Watsonville, CA with about 646 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
646
Teachers:
26
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

* 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 646 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending STARLIGHT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 97% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
96.9%
White
2.6%
Asian
0.5%

Female
48.9%
Male
51.1%

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.