Beach Elementary

288 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Beach Elementary, located at 100 Lake Ave in Piedmont, California, is a highly regarded public school serving the local community. As part of the Piedmont Unified School District, the school is known for its strong emphasis on academic excellence, a supportive learning environment, and a dedicated teaching staff. It serves students in the elementary grades, focusing on foundational skills while fostering social-emotional growth and community engagement.

The school is deeply integrated into the Piedmont neighborhood, benefiting from an active parent community and strong local support. Because of its location in a small, close-knit residential area, Beach Elementary often emphasizes a personalized approach to education, encouraging student participation in a variety of enrichment programs and extracurricular activities. It is frequently recognized for high test scores and a culture that prioritizes both student achievement and well-being.

288

Total Students

17.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

4.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Beach Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	137
Hispanic	33
Black	5
Asian	53
Two or More	60

White
137 (47.6 %)
Two or More
60 (20.8 %)
Asian
53 (18.4 %)
Hispanic
33 (11.5 %)
Black
5 (1.7 %)

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:	Piedmont City Unified
Phone:	(510)594-2666
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	288
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	14
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 60

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 44

Grade 3 35

Grade 4 54

Grade 5 49