Bardin Elementary

590 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Bardin Elementary School, located at 425 Bardin Rd. in Salinas, California, is a public elementary school serving students within the Alisal Union School District. Situated in a residential area of East Salinas, the school is deeply integrated into the local community and is committed to providing foundational education for children in grades K-6. Like many schools in the Alisal district, Bardin Elementary focuses on supporting a diverse student population, with an emphasis on bilingual education, academic growth, and fostering a safe, inclusive learning environment.

The school is known for its efforts to bridge educational gaps by offering targeted academic support and enrichment programs designed to help students succeed both inside and outside the classroom. By prioritizing parent involvement and community partnerships, Bardin Elementary strives to create a collaborative atmosphere where families and staff work together to improve student outcomes. The campus serves as a central hub for the neighborhood, aiming to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond through a balanced curriculum and character-building initiatives.

590

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bardin Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	540
Black	1
Asian	3
Two or More	41

Hispanic
540 (91.5 %)
Two or More
41 (6.9 %)
White
5 (0.8 %)
Asian
3 (0.5 %)
Black
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:	Alisal Union
Phone:	(831)753-5730
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	590
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	492
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* 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 79

Grade 1 77

Grade 2 90

Grade 3 80

Grade 4 90

Grade 5 81

Grade 6 93