Santa Rita Elementary

www.santaritaschool.org

385 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Santa Rita Elementary School, located in Los Altos, California, is a highly regarded public school serving students from transitional kindergarten through sixth grade as part of the Los Altos School District. Situated in an affluent suburban community, the school is well-known for its strong academic focus, dedicated teaching staff, and a vibrant, supportive parent community. It emphasizes a well-rounded education that balances rigorous core curriculum with opportunities for social-emotional growth, aiming to prepare students for success in a competitive academic environment.

Beyond the classroom, Santa Rita is recognized for its active school culture and community engagement. The school benefits from significant involvement from the Santa Rita PTA, which funds various enrichment programs, school events, and facility enhancements. The campus is designed to foster a collaborative learning environment, often utilizing modern instructional strategies and technology integration. With a reputation for high standardized test scores and a commitment to inclusive education, Santa Rita remains a cornerstone of the Los Altos neighborhood, consistently ranking as one of the top-performing elementary schools in the state.

385

Total Students

20.1

Full-Time Teachers

19.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

15.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Santa Rita Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	132
Hispanic	79
Black	1
Asian	120
Two or More	49
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

White
132 (34.3 %)
Asian
120 (31.2 %)
Hispanic
79 (20.5 %)
Two or More
49 (12.7 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.8 %)
Black
1 (0.3 %)
American Indian
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:	Los Altos Elementary
Phone:	(650)559-1600
Website:	http://www.santaritaschool.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	385
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	58
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 64

Grade 1 43

Grade 2 44

Grade 3 53

Grade 4 47

Grade 5 75

Grade 6 59