Morello Park Elementary

1200 Morello Park Dr.
Martinez, CA 94553

506 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Morello Park Elementary School is a public school located in Martinez, California, serving students in grades TK through 5. Part of the Martinez Unified School District, the school is known for its focus on building a strong community atmosphere and maintaining a supportive learning environment. The campus is situated in a residential area, providing a neighborhood-centered educational experience that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students.

The school is recognized for its commitment to inclusive practices and enrichment opportunities that cater to a diverse student body. By fostering collaborative partnerships between teachers, parents, and the local community, Morello Park aims to create a well-rounded foundation for its students. With a focus on preparing children for middle school, the curriculum balances core subjects with character education, encouraging students to be curious, responsible, and engaged members of the school community.

506

Total Students

23.2

Full-Time Teachers

21.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Morello Park Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	271
Hispanic	87
Black	8
Asian	59
Two or More	80
Pacific Islander	1

White
271 (53.6 %)
Hispanic
87 (17.2 %)
Two or More
80 (15.8 %)
Asian
59 (11.7 %)
Black
8 (1.6 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Martinez Unified
Phone:	(925)335-5840
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	506
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	90
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 93

Grade 1 80

Grade 2 77

Grade 3 88

Grade 4 85

Grade 5 83