John C Martinez Elementary

martinez.parlierunified.org/home.aspx

458 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

John C. Martinez Elementary School, located in Parlier, California, is a key academic institution within the Parlier Unified School District. Serving the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on the foundational development of its students. The campus provides a comprehensive educational program designed to prepare children for future academic success by emphasizing core subjects, literacy, and the social-emotional growth necessary for personal achievement.

Beyond its standard curriculum, the school acts as a focal point for the Parlier community, working to bridge the gap between classroom instruction and family engagement. By prioritizing teacher-student collaboration and maintaining a structured, inclusive atmosphere, John C. Martinez Elementary strives to equip its diverse student body with the tools and confidence needed to excel in their educational journeys. Through its commitment to excellence and consistent academic guidance, the school plays a vital role in shaping the development of the youth in the Parlier area.

458

Total Students

16.0

Full-Time Teachers

28.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John C Martinez Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	449
Two or More	4
American Indian	1

Hispanic
449 (98.0 %)
White
4 (0.9 %)
Two or More
4 (0.9 %)
American Indian
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:	Parlier Unified
Phone:	(559)646-3527
Website:	http://martinez.parlierunified.org/home.aspx
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	458
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	28.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	399
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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 76

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 55

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 64

Grade 6 91