Laton Elementary

287 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Laton Elementary School, located at 6065 Latonia in Laton, California, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local rural community. As part of the Laton Joint Unified School District, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social-emotional development of its students. Serving children from transitional kindergarten through the elementary grades, the school focuses on building strong literacy and mathematical foundations, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their transition to middle school and beyond.

The school is deeply integrated into the small, tight-knit Laton community, often acting as a hub for local families. With a commitment to inclusivity and student success, Laton Elementary emphasizes small-group instruction and personalized attention to accommodate diverse learning needs. By maintaining a focus on core curriculum standards and supportive extracurricular programs, the school strives to provide a safe and encouraging space where students can develop their potential and become active, contributing members of their community.

287

Total Students

16.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Laton Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	28
Hispanic	253
Black	3
Two or More	1
American Indian	2

Hispanic
253 (88.2 %)
White
28 (9.8 %)
Black
3 (1.0 %)
American Indian
2 (0.7 %)
Two or More
1 (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:	Laton Joint Unified
Phone:	(559)922-4030
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	287
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	205
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	34

* 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 52

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 47

Grade 3 41

Grade 4 49

Grade 5 52