Patricia Kay Beaver Elementary

www.ceres.k12.ca.us

509 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Patricia Kay Beaver Elementary School is a public school located in Ceres, California, and is part of the Ceres Unified School District. The school serves a diverse student population, providing a foundational educational environment that emphasizes core academic subjects, student development, and community engagement. As part of a larger district framework, the school aims to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond by fostering a supportive learning atmosphere that encourages both intellectual and social growth.

The school is deeply integrated into the Ceres community, maintaining a focus on building strong partnerships between educators, students, and families. Through the resources provided by the Ceres Unified School District, the school offers various programs designed to support student achievement, character development, and well-being. By leveraging local educational initiatives and providing a structured curriculum, Patricia Kay Beaver Elementary strives to create a safe and inclusive space where young learners can build the essential skills needed for their future academic endeavors.

509

Total Students

21.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Patricia Kay Beaver Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	120
Hispanic	367
Black	2
Asian	8
Two or More	4
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
367 (72.1 %)
White
120 (23.6 %)
Asian
8 (1.6 %)
American Indian
7 (1.4 %)
Two or More
4 (0.8 %)
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:	Ceres Unified
Phone:	(209)556-1500
Website:	http://www.ceres.k12.ca.us
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	509
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	303
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	48

* 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 46

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 51

Grade 4 59

Grade 5 63

Grade 6 64

Grade 7 70

Grade 8 60