Los Padres Elementary

683 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Los Padres Elementary School is a public school located in the Alisal Union School District in Salinas, California. Serving a diverse student body in the heart of the community, the school focuses on providing a supportive academic environment that emphasizes foundational literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development. The school is deeply integrated into the surrounding neighborhood, often acting as a focal point for families in East Salinas who are looking for a community-oriented educational setting.

Beyond the standard curriculum, Los Padres Elementary is known for its commitment to inclusive education and its efforts to provide equitable opportunities for all students, including English language learners. The school works to foster a positive campus culture through various programs and staff dedication, aiming to prepare students for middle school success while encouraging parental involvement and community engagement. Its location on John Street places it within a network of local services, making it a critical anchor for the families it serves.

683

Total Students

27.5

Full-Time Teachers

24.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Los Padres Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	672
Asian	1
Two or More	3
American Indian	5

Hispanic
672 (98.4 %)
American Indian
5 (0.7 %)
Two or More
3 (0.4 %)
White
2 (0.3 %)
Asian
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Salinas City Elementary
Phone:	(831)753-5630
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	683
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	499
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 113

Grade 1 99

Grade 2 97

Grade 3 88

Grade 4 85

Grade 5 101

Grade 6 100