New Republic Elementary

www.santaritaschools.org

537 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

New Republic Elementary is a public school located in Salinas, California, serving as part of the Santa Rita Union School District. Situated in the Alisal area of Salinas, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth and social-emotional development for its diverse student population. The school prides itself on being a community-focused institution that works closely with families to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state educational standards, with a particular focus on literacy, mathematics, and science. Beyond the core subjects, New Republic Elementary integrates technology into the classroom to prepare students for a digital future. By prioritizing a collaborative school culture and consistent communication between staff and parents, the school aims to cultivate a well-rounded educational experience that supports the unique needs of every child in its community.

537

Total Students

28.3

Full-Time Teachers

19.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for New Republic Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	29
Hispanic	439
Black	3
Asian	51
Two or More	12
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
439 (81.8 %)
Asian
51 (9.5 %)
White
29 (5.4 %)
Two or More
12 (2.2 %)
Black
3 (0.6 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
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:	Santa Rita Union Elementary
Phone:	(831)443-7246
Website:	http://www.santaritaschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	537
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	305
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	74

* 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 91

Grade 1 80

Grade 2 85

Grade 3 84

Grade 4 92

Grade 5 105