Toro Park Elementary

www.washingtonusd.org

322 Students

Elementary School K - 3rd

School Overview

Toro Park Elementary School, located in Salinas, California, is a key institution within the Washington Union School District. Serving students in the Toro Park community, the school is known for its focus on providing a supportive and academically rigorous environment. It emphasizes the foundational development of its students, aiming to foster both intellectual growth and strong character in a collaborative, community-oriented setting.

As part of the Washington Union School District, Toro Park Elementary benefits from a commitment to small-community values combined with a dedication to modern educational standards. The school typically engages families through active communication and involvement, ensuring that parents are partners in their child's educational journey. With a focus on preparing students for future success, the school utilizes its resources to provide a well-rounded curriculum that balances core academics with personal development.

322

Total Students

15.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

10.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Toro Park Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	171
Hispanic	93
Black	1
Asian	19
Two or More	37
American Indian	1

White
171 (53.1 %)
Hispanic
93 (28.9 %)
Two or More
37 (11.5 %)
Asian
19 (5.9 %)
Black
1 (0.3 %)
American Indian
1 (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:	Washington Union Elementary
Phone:	(831)484-9691
Website:	http://www.washingtonusd.org
Grade Range:	K - 3rd
Total Students:	322
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	34
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 99

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 70

Grade 3 87