Valencia Elementary

488 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Valencia Elementary School, located at 250 Aptos School Road in Aptos, California, is a public elementary school serving students in the Pajaro Valley Unified School District. Nestled in a quiet, coastal-adjacent community, the school is well-regarded for its focus on fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment. It serves a diverse student body from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade, emphasizing foundational academic skills alongside social-emotional development.

The school is known for its strong sense of community and active parent involvement, which plays a vital role in enriching the student experience. With a curriculum designed to meet California state standards, Valencia Elementary focuses on literacy, mathematics, and science while also providing programs that encourage physical fitness and creative expression. By prioritizing a collaborative atmosphere between faculty, staff, and families, the school aims to prepare its students for academic success and positive citizenship as they transition to middle school.

488

Total Students

24.1

Full-Time Teachers

20.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Valencia Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	291
Hispanic	161
Asian	6
Two or More	28
American Indian	2

White
291 (59.6 %)
Hispanic
161 (33.0 %)
Two or More
28 (5.7 %)
Asian
6 (1.2 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Pajaro Valley Unified
Phone:	(831)728-7836
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	488
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	148
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	32

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 71

Grade 1 64

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 64

Grade 5 81

Grade 6 80