Adelante Selby Spanish Immersion

adelanteselby.rcsdk8.net/

545 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Selby Lane Elementary, located in the prestigious town of Atherton, California, serves as a cornerstone of the Redwood City School District. The school is known for its commitment to providing a comprehensive academic foundation for students from transitional kindergarten through eighth grade. Its location in an affluent community often contrasts with its diverse student body, fostering an environment that emphasizes inclusivity and the integration of students from various socio-economic backgrounds within the broader district.

Academically, Selby Lane is recognized for its dual-immersion programs and a focus on fostering critical thinking and global citizenship. The school works to balance traditional core curriculum with enrichment activities, aiming to prepare students for the transition to high school. With a strong emphasis on community involvement, Selby Lane leverages its location to encourage parent participation and collaborative partnerships, striving to create a supportive, small-school atmosphere that prioritizes both the social-emotional growth and the academic achievement of its students.

545

Total Students

23.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Adelante Selby Spanish Immersion
Demographic	Student Count
White	70
Hispanic	450
Black	3
Asian	4
Two or More	17
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
450 (82.6 %)
White
70 (12.8 %)
Two or More
17 (3.1 %)
Asian
4 (0.7 %)
Black
3 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Redwood City Elementary
Phone:	(650)482-2415
Website:	http://adelanteselby.rcsdk8.net/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	545
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	297
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	53

* 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 117

Grade 1 94

Grade 2 92

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 83

Grade 5 93