R. M. Miano Elementary

803 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

R. M. Miano Elementary, located in Los Banos, California, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Los Banos Unified School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for elementary-aged children, focusing on building core academic skills in literacy and mathematics while encouraging social-emotional growth. By emphasizing a structured curriculum and classroom engagement, the school aims to prepare its student body for long-term academic success as they transition into middle school.

Beyond its standard academic offerings, R. M. Miano Elementary functions as a key pillar within the local Los Banos community. The school promotes a collaborative culture, encouraging parental involvement and community partnerships to enhance the educational experience for its diverse student population. Through various school programs and initiatives, the institution strives to cultivate a positive school climate that values inclusivity, safety, and the holistic development of every student who walks through its doors.

803

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

27.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for R. M. Miano Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	39
Hispanic	738
Black	10
Asian	7
Two or More	6
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
738 (91.9 %)
White
39 (4.9 %)
Black
10 (1.2 %)
Asian
7 (0.9 %)
Two or More
6 (0.7 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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 Banos Unified
Phone:	(209)826-3877
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	803
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	27.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	579
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	62

* 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 113

Grade 1 106

Grade 2 107

Grade 3 113

Grade 4 124

Grade 5 107

Grade 6 133