Martin R. Heninger Elementary

900 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Martin R. Heninger Elementary School, located in the heart of Santa Ana, California, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Santa Ana Unified School District. The school is deeply integrated into the local urban community, providing a structured academic environment for students in the surrounding neighborhoods. Its mission is generally focused on fostering literacy, numeracy, and social development, preparing a diverse student body for middle school and beyond through a curriculum aligned with state educational standards.

Beyond core academics, Heninger Elementary emphasizes a supportive school culture that values inclusivity and student engagement. The school typically offers various resources and programs designed to address the unique needs of its demographic, including English language development and opportunities for parental involvement. By maintaining a focus on character education and consistent student support, the school strives to create a safe, stable learning environment that helps students navigate both their educational and personal growth in a collaborative setting.

900

Total Students

39.8

Full-Time Teachers

22.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Martin R. Heninger Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	885
Black	1
Asian	3
American Indian	7

Hispanic
885 (98.4 %)
American Indian
7 (0.8 %)
White
3 (0.3 %)
Asian
3 (0.3 %)
Black
1 (0.1 %)

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 Ana Unified
Phone:	(714)953-3800
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	900
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	689
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	51

* 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 100

Grade 1 91

Grade 2 79

Grade 3 93

Grade 4 105

Grade 5 110

Grade 6 108

Grade 7 106

Grade 8 108