PERES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Peres Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the West Contra Costa Unified school district, located in Richmond, CA with about 540 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 20 teachers, Peres Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 27:1. 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.

Peres Elementary School, located at 719 Fifth St. in Richmond, California, is a public school serving a diverse student population within the West Contra Costa Unified School District. The school is known for its role as a neighborhood anchor, providing foundational academic instruction to students from preschool through sixth grade. Its mission focuses on cultivating a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core literacy and mathematical skills, while striving to address the unique socio-economic needs of the Richmond community it serves.

Beyond its standard academic curriculum, Peres Elementary is recognized for its efforts to integrate community resources and student-centered initiatives. The school typically hosts a variety of extracurricular activities and support services aimed at fostering student growth and parent engagement. As part of a larger district-wide effort to improve educational outcomes in the area, Peres is committed to creating an inclusive culture that prepares its students for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact Peres Elementary at (510) 231-1407 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.