Tularcitos Elementary

442 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Tularcitos Elementary School is a public K-5 institution located in the scenic Carmel Valley, California, serving as part of the Carmel Unified School District. The school is well-regarded for its emphasis on a supportive, community-centered learning environment that focuses on both academic excellence and the social-emotional development of its students. Its curriculum is designed to encourage critical thinking and creativity, often taking advantage of its unique location to integrate nature-based learning and environmental awareness into the student experience.

Beyond its academic offerings, Tularcitos is known for its strong parent-teacher involvement and a tight-knit campus culture that fosters collaboration. The school provides a variety of extracurricular programs, including music, arts, and physical education, aimed at creating a well-rounded educational foundation. With a commitment to small-class philosophies and high standards of instruction, Tularcitos Elementary remains a pillar of the local community, preparing young learners for success as they transition to middle school within the district.

442

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tularcitos Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	278
Hispanic	92
Black	1
Asian	2
Two or More	69

White
278 (62.9 %)
Hispanic
92 (20.8 %)
Two or More
69 (15.6 %)
Asian
2 (0.5 %)
Black
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:	Carmel Unified
Phone:	(831)659-2276
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	442
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	96
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 65

Grade 1 82

Grade 2 60

Grade 3 79

Grade 4 64

Grade 5 92