Lillian Larsen Elementary

www.sanmiguelschools.org

425 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Lillian Larsen Elementary, located in San Miguel, California, serves as the primary educational hub for its rural community. As part of the San Miguel Joint Union School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and character development for its TK–8 student body. The school prides itself on maintaining a close-knit, family-oriented atmosphere where staff work collaboratively to address the diverse needs of their students, aiming to prepare them for successful transitions into high school and beyond.

Beyond core academics, the school integrates technology and hands-on learning to engage students and provide a well-rounded educational experience. By leveraging its small-town setting, Lillian Larsen Elementary emphasizes community involvement and personal connection, ensuring that students feel known and valued. The school serves as a cornerstone of the San Miguel area, reflecting the district’s commitment to providing quality public education within a small, personalized classroom setting.

425

Total Students

22.2

Full-Time Teachers

19.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lillian Larsen Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	47
Hispanic	363
Black	3
Asian	6
Two or More	6

Hispanic
363 (85.4 %)
White
47 (11.1 %)
Asian
6 (1.4 %)
Two or More
6 (1.4 %)
Black
3 (0.7 %)

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 Miguel Joint Union
Phone:	(805)467-3216
Website:	http://www.sanmiguelschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	425
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	325
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	32

* 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 85

Grade 1 38

Grade 2 41

Grade 3 37

Grade 4 53

Grade 5 48

Grade 6 47

Grade 7 42

Grade 8 34