Lagunita Elementary

975 San Juan Grade Rd.
Salinas, CA 93907

sites.google.com/site/lagunitaschooldistrict/

76 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Lagunita Elementary, located at 975 San Juan Grade Road in Salinas, California, is a unique, historic educational institution that operates as a single-school district. Known for its intimate, close-knit environment, the school serves a small population of students in a rural setting. Because of its size, Lagunita is able to provide a highly personalized learning experience that fosters strong connections between students, staff, and the local community.

The school is dedicated to maintaining high academic standards while preserving the charm and traditions of a traditional small-town schoolhouse. By leveraging its small student-to-teacher ratio, the district focuses on individualized instruction and a supportive atmosphere that encourages both social and intellectual growth. As a pillar of its community, Lagunita Elementary offers a distinct alternative to larger urban school systems, emphasizing a focused, collaborative, and student-centered approach to K-8 education.

Total Students

5.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

7.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lagunita Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	33
Hispanic	34
Two or More	9

Hispanic
34 (44.7 %)
White
33 (43.4 %)
Two or More
9 (11.8 %)

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:	Lagunita Elementary
Phone:	(831)449-2800
Website:	http://sites.google.com/site/lagunitaschooldistrict/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	76
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	5.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	6
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 10

Grade 1 10

Grade 2 8

Grade 3 9

Grade 4 12

Grade 5 8

Grade 6 9

Grade 8 10