Loma Prieta Elementary

266 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Loma Prieta Elementary School is a rural, public school situated in the Santa Cruz Mountains of Los Gatos, California. Serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is part of the Loma Prieta Joint Union School District and is known for its strong sense of community. Its location on Summit Road provides a unique, scenic setting that fosters a close-knit environment where staff, students, and parents collaborate closely to support student development.

The school emphasizes a well-rounded academic experience, focusing on fundamental skills while maintaining a commitment to social-emotional learning and character building. Because of its relatively small student population, Loma Prieta offers a personalized approach to education, allowing teachers to address individual needs effectively. The school serves as a central hub for the surrounding mountain community, reflecting the values of its neighborhood while preparing students for a successful transition to the nearby middle school.

266

Total Students

10.9

Full-Time Teachers

24.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

13.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Loma Prieta Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	166
Hispanic	55
Black	1
Asian	11
Two or More	33

White
166 (62.4 %)
Hispanic
55 (20.7 %)
Two or More
33 (12.4 %)
Asian
11 (4.1 %)
Black
1 (0.4 %)

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:	Loma Prieta Joint Union Elementary
Phone:	(408)353-1106
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	266
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	30
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 38

Grade 1 47

Grade 2 31

Grade 3 56

Grade 4 47

Grade 5 47