Cressey Elementary

48 Students

Elementary School K - K

School Overview

Cressey Elementary School is a small, rural public school located in the unincorporated community of Cressey, California. Situated in the heart of Merced County, it serves as a central educational hub for the local agricultural community, emphasizing a close-knit environment where students benefit from smaller class sizes and a supportive atmosphere. As part of the Hilmar Unified School District, the school is committed to providing a foundational education that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development of its elementary-age students.

The school’s location on West Crocker Avenue reflects its identity as a neighborhood-focused institution that values community involvement. Because of its rural setting, Cressey Elementary often fosters a strong sense of school spirit and family engagement, acting as a cornerstone for the surrounding area. Students at the school have access to essential educational resources and extracurricular opportunities designed to prepare them for successful transitions into middle school, all within an environment that prioritizes safety, inclusivity, and individualized attention.

Total Students

3.1

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cressey Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	19
Hispanic	27
American Indian	2

Hispanic
27 (56.2 %)
White
19 (39.6 %)
American Indian
2 (4.2 %)

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:	Ballico-Cressey Elementary
Phone:	(209)394-9600
Grade Range:	K - K
Total Students:	48
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	3.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	20
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 48