PIO PICO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Pio Pico 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 542 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 20 teachers, Pio Pico 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.
Pio Pico Elementary School is a public school located in Santa Ana, California, serving a diverse student population within the Santa Ana Unified School District. As a neighborhood school, it is deeply integrated into the local community and is dedicated to providing a foundational academic experience for students in the elementary grade levels. The school focuses on building core competencies in literacy, mathematics, and social development, aiming to prepare students for success as they transition to middle school.
Like many schools in the Santa Ana Unified district, Pio Pico emphasizes inclusive education and often implements programs designed to support English Language Learners and students from various socioeconomic backgrounds. The school environment typically prioritizes a nurturing atmosphere that encourages parental involvement and community engagement. By fostering a collaborative culture between educators, families, and the surrounding neighborhood, Pio Pico Elementary seeks to create a stable learning environment that helps its students navigate the challenges of their formative years while achieving their educational potential.
For more information, contact Pio Pico Elementary at (714) 972-7500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Santa Ana, CA 92703-4809
(714) 972-7500
PIO PICO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Santa Ana, CA with about 542 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Santa Ana Unified
- Total Students:
- 542
- Teachers:
- 20
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 542 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PIO PICO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 99% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 99.3%
- Asian
- 0.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 49.8%
- Male
- 50.2%
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.