Mountain Elementary

www.mountainesd.org

160 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Mountain Elementary School is a small, public K-6 school located in the rural, forested community of Soquel, California. Operating as a single-school district, it is well-regarded for its close-knit, community-oriented atmosphere. Because of its smaller student body, the school emphasizes a personalized approach to education, fostering strong relationships between students, teachers, and parents. The campus is known for its scenic, natural setting, which often plays a role in the school's culture and approach to learning.

Academically, Mountain Elementary focuses on foundational skills while promoting social-emotional growth and character development. The school prides itself on its high level of parental involvement and a collaborative environment that encourages students to be active participants in their own education. By leveraging its unique position as an independent district, the school maintains a distinct identity that balances traditional curriculum with an emphasis on creating a supportive, inclusive, and environmentally conscious learning environment.

160

Total Students

8.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

13.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mountain Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	118
Hispanic	21
Black	1
Asian	8
Two or More	12

White
118 (73.8 %)
Hispanic
21 (13.1 %)
Two or More
12 (7.5 %)
Asian
8 (5.0 %)
Black
1 (0.6 %)

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:	Mountain Elementary
Phone:	(831)475-6812
Website:	http://www.mountainesd.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	160
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	21
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 34

Grade 1 20

Grade 2 23

Grade 3 22

Grade 4 25

Grade 5 20

Grade 6 16