Cipriani Elementary

471 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Cipriani Elementary School, located in the hills of Belmont, California, is a highly regarded public school serving students in grades TK–5. As part of the Belmont-Redwood Shores School District, the school is known for its strong academic focus, dedicated faculty, and a close-knit community atmosphere. It consistently ranks as one of the top-performing elementary schools in the region, emphasizing a balanced curriculum that fosters both intellectual growth and social-emotional development.

Beyond academics, Cipriani is distinguished by its vibrant parent involvement and active PTA, which help fund enrichment programs, community events, and school improvements. The campus is situated in a scenic, residential area, providing a quiet and supportive environment for young learners. With a commitment to fostering inclusive classrooms and a love for lifelong learning, Cipriani Elementary remains a cornerstone of the local Belmont community.

471

Total Students

18.5

Full-Time Teachers

25.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

8.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cipriani Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	167
Hispanic	49
Black	2
Asian	152
Two or More	100
Pacific Islander	1

White
167 (35.5 %)
Asian
152 (32.3 %)
Two or More
100 (21.2 %)
Hispanic
49 (10.4 %)
Black
2 (0.4 %)
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:	Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary
Phone:	(650)637-4840
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	471
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	39
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 92

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 75

Grade 3 75

Grade 4 75

Grade 5 80