LYDIA ROMERO-CRUZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Lydia Romero-Cruz Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Santa Ana Unified school district, located in Santa Ana, CA with about 212 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 8 teachers, Lydia Romero-Cruz 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.

Lydia Romero-Cruz Elementary, located on West Fifth Street in Santa Ana, California, is a public school serving the Santa Ana Unified School District. As a neighborhood-focused institution, it serves a diverse community of students, typically ranging from Transitional Kindergarten through fifth grade. The school is known for being part of a district that emphasizes bilingual education and comprehensive support services to help students navigate the challenges of a dense urban environment.

The school environment at Lydia Romero-Cruz is designed to foster both academic growth and social-emotional development. Like many schools in the Santa Ana Unified district, it focuses on integrating technology into the classroom while maintaining a strong commitment to literacy and mathematics proficiency. By providing a structured, inclusive, and culturally responsive learning space, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond, often acting as a community hub that engages families through various extracurricular and educational programs.

For more information, contact Lydia Romero-Cruz Elementary at (714) 480-2200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.