Verde Elementary

2000 Giaramita St.
Richmond, CA 94801

308 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Verde Elementary School, located in the Iron Triangle neighborhood of Richmond, California, serves as a vital educational anchor for its local community within the West Contra Costa Unified School District. The school is known for its commitment to supporting a diverse student population, often providing essential resources to families in an area that faces socioeconomic challenges. With a focus on foundational academics, the school strives to create a structured learning environment that promotes student growth and prepares children for the transition to middle school.

Beyond its core curriculum, Verde Elementary emphasizes the importance of community involvement and holistic student support. The school frequently engages in partnerships with local organizations and volunteers to provide enrichment opportunities, health services, and after-school programming. By fostering a collaborative atmosphere between educators, parents, and neighborhood stakeholders, Verde aims to address the unique needs of its students while building a supportive school culture rooted in resilience and academic progress.

308

Total Students

14.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Verde Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	271
Black	27
Asian	3
Two or More	5
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
271 (88.0 %)
Black
27 (8.8 %)
Two or More
5 (1.6 %)
Asian
3 (1.0 %)
White
1 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	West Contra Costa Unified
Phone:	(510)231-1408
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	308
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	233
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 36

Grade 1 31

Grade 2 44

Grade 3 44

Grade 4 33

Grade 5 45

Grade 6 29

Grade 7 23

Grade 8 23

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Verde Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	36
Grade 1	31
Grade 2	44
Grade 3	44
Grade 4	33
Grade 5	45
Grade 6	29
Grade 7	23
Grade 8	23

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Verde Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	159	51.6%
Male	149	48.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)