Mission Park Elementary

621 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Mission Park Elementary, located in Salinas, California, is a public school serving students in the Salinas City Elementary School District. Situated in a residential area, the school functions as a foundational academic institution for the local community, focusing on core curriculum standards and early childhood development. The school’s environment is typical of the district, emphasizing literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional growth to prepare students for their transition to middle school.

As part of the Salinas educational landscape, Mission Park Elementary is committed to fostering an inclusive learning atmosphere that supports a diverse student population. The school frequently engages with families and the surrounding neighborhood to create a supportive network, aiming to provide resources and academic programs that address the specific needs of its learners. By maintaining a focus on foundational skills and community involvement, the school strives to ensure that students build a strong base for future academic success.

621

Total Students

24.0

Full-Time Teachers

25.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mission Park Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	96
Hispanic	463
Black	9
Asian	14
Two or More	37
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
463 (74.6 %)
White
96 (15.5 %)
Two or More
37 (6.0 %)
Asian
14 (2.3 %)
Black
9 (1.4 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)

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)753-5635
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	621
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	359
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 98

Grade 1 87

Grade 2 92

Grade 3 76

Grade 4 94

Grade 5 86

Grade 6 88