Brittan Acres Elementary

2000 Belle Ave.
San Carlos, CA 94070

brittanacres.scsdk8.org/

336 Students

Elementary School K - 3rd

School Overview

Brittan Acres Elementary School, located in the residential hills of San Carlos, California, is a highly regarded public school serving students in grades TK through 3. As part of the San Carlos School District, the school is known for its strong emphasis on building a solid academic foundation while fostering a nurturing, community-oriented environment. Because it serves a smaller grade span than many traditional elementary schools, Brittan Acres is often praised for its ability to provide a focused, age-appropriate learning experience that prioritizes early childhood development and social-emotional growth.

The school is well-regarded for its active parent community and its integration of technology and enrichment programs into the standard curriculum. By maintaining a close-knit atmosphere, Brittan Acres aims to prepare its youngest students for the transition to upper elementary schools within the district. With its location in a quiet, family-friendly neighborhood, the school remains a cornerstone of the local community, emphasizing collaboration between educators, parents, and students to ensure a supportive educational experience.

336

Total Students

17.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

14.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Brittan Acres Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	180
Hispanic	42
Black	2
Asian	45
Two or More	64
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
180 (53.6 %)
Two or More
64 (19.0 %)
Asian
45 (13.4 %)
Hispanic
42 (12.5 %)
Black
2 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.6 %)
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:	San Carlos Elementary
Phone:	(650)508-7307
Website:	http://brittanacres.scsdk8.org/
Grade Range:	K - 3rd
Total Students:	336
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	46
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 74

Grade 2 86

Grade 3 77