Santiago Elementary

944 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Santiago Elementary School, located at 2212 N. Baker St. in Santa Ana, California, is a public school serving students within the Santa Ana Unified School District. As a neighborhood anchor, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that prioritizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement. The campus serves a diverse student population, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of the Santa Ana community, and focuses on preparing young learners for success in middle school and beyond.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards while often incorporating programs that focus on literacy, mathematics, and science. Beyond the classroom, Santiago Elementary strives to create a collaborative atmosphere by involving parents and local partners in the educational process. With a commitment to inclusivity and student achievement, the school provides various resources and extracurricular opportunities intended to help every child reach their full potential in a safe and nurturing setting.

944

Total Students

40.7

Full-Time Teachers

23.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Santiago Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	34
Hispanic	860
Black	7
Asian	20
Two or More	9
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	11

Hispanic
860 (91.1 %)
White
34 (3.6 %)
Asian
20 (2.1 %)
Pacific Islander
11 (1.2 %)
Two or More
9 (1.0 %)
Black
7 (0.7 %)
American Indian
3 (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:	Santa Ana Unified
Phone:	(714)564-8400
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	944
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	570
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	126

* 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 120

Grade 1 88

Grade 2 112

Grade 3 103

Grade 4 111

Grade 5 97

Grade 6 127

Grade 7 90

Grade 8 96