Mary Buren Elementary

715 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Mary Buren Elementary School, located in Guadalupe, California, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. Part of the Guadalupe Union School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment where students from diverse backgrounds can thrive academically and socially. The school emphasizes the development of essential literacy and numeracy skills while encouraging students to become responsible, life-long learners who contribute positively to their community.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Mary Buren Elementary prioritizes a holistic approach to student development, incorporating programs that promote character building and engagement. By leveraging a variety of educational resources and maintaining a strong connection with families, the school strives to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond. Its commitment to a safe and nurturing campus culture makes it a central hub for academic growth within the Guadalupe area.

715

Total Students

35.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mary Buren Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	23
Hispanic	679
Black	2
Asian	4
Two or More	5
American Indian	2

Hispanic
679 (95.0 %)
White
23 (3.2 %)
Two or More
5 (0.7 %)
Asian
4 (0.6 %)
Black
2 (0.3 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)

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:	Guadalupe Union Elementary
Phone:	(805)343-2411
Website:	http://guadusd.org/mbe/
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	715
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	600
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	65

* 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 194

Grade 1 113

Grade 2 134

Grade 3 138

Grade 4 136

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Mary Buren Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	194
Grade 1	113
Grade 2	134
Grade 3	138
Grade 4	136

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Mary Buren Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	365	51%
Male	350	49%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)