Ione Olson Elementary

olson.mpusd.k12.ca.us/

419 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Ione Olson Elementary School is a public K-5 school located in Marina, California, and is part of the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District (MPUSD). Situated in a coastal community, the school serves a diverse student population and is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the rigorous state standards while providing students with the foundational skills necessary for success in middle school and beyond.

Beyond core academic instruction, Ione Olson Elementary places a strong emphasis on community involvement and student engagement. The school actively works to build partnerships with parents and the local community to create a supportive atmosphere for learners. With a focus on preparing students for the 21st century, the school integrates technology and modern teaching strategies to encourage critical thinking, collaboration, and a lifelong love of learning among its students.

419

Total Students

21.8

Full-Time Teachers

19.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ione Olson Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	104
Hispanic	190
Black	27
Asian	55
Two or More	29
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	8

Hispanic
190 (45.8 %)
White
104 (25.1 %)
Asian
55 (13.3 %)
Two or More
29 (7.0 %)
Black
27 (6.5 %)
Pacific Islander
8 (1.9 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)

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:	Monterey Peninsula Unified
Phone:	(831)392-3590
Website:	http://olson.mpusd.k12.ca.us/
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	419
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	267
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 75

Grade 1 57

Grade 2 54

Grade 3 54

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 48

Grade 6 66