Maricopa Elementary

www.maricopaschools.org

157 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Maricopa Elementary is the primary educational institution serving the small, close-knit community of Maricopa, California. As part of the Maricopa Unified School District, the school is dedicated to providing a foundational education that emphasizes academic growth and character development. Located in the heart of the town on Stanislaus Street, the school serves as a central hub for local families, fostering a supportive environment where teachers and staff can provide personalized attention to their students.

The school is committed to preparing its young learners for future academic success by balancing core curriculum requirements with a nurturing school culture. By leveraging the resources of a unified district, Maricopa Elementary focuses on meeting the diverse needs of its student population through structured instruction and community involvement. For parents and community members interested in the school’s latest updates, academic programs, or extracurricular initiatives, the district’s website at http://www.maricopaschools.org serves as the primary resource for information.

157

Total Students

7.7

Full-Time Teachers

20.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Maricopa Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	59
Hispanic	90
Black	2
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
90 (57.3 %)
White
59 (37.6 %)
American Indian
4 (2.5 %)
Black
2 (1.3 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (1.3 %)

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:	Maricopa Unified
Phone:	(661)769-8231
Website:	http://www.maricopaschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	157
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	7.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.5
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	130
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 23

Grade 1 28

Grade 2 24

Grade 3 31

Grade 4 26

Grade 5 25