Main Street Elementary

www.mainst.suesd.org

413 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Main Street Elementary is a public school located in the heart of Soquel, California, serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Soquel Union Elementary School District, the school is known for its strong sense of community and commitment to fostering a supportive, student-centered learning environment. The campus is situated in a charming, semi-rural coastal area, providing a peaceful setting that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development for its diverse student body.

The school is well-regarded for its dedicated faculty and staff who prioritize personalized instruction and inclusive practices. Beyond the standard curriculum, Main Street Elementary often integrates opportunities for enrichment and community involvement, encouraging students to become active, responsible learners. With its focus on building a solid educational foundation, the school aims to prepare children for future academic success while maintaining the close-knit, welcoming atmosphere characteristic of the Soquel community.

413

Total Students

18.5

Full-Time Teachers

22.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Main Street Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	262
Hispanic	104
Black	2
Asian	13
Two or More	25
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	3

White
262 (63.7 %)
Hispanic
104 (25.3 %)
Two or More
25 (6.1 %)
Asian
13 (3.2 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.7 %)
Black
2 (0.5 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)

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:	Soquel Union Elementary
Phone:	(831)464-5650
Website:	http://www.mainst.suesd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	413
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	89
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 70

Grade 1 69

Grade 2 63

Grade 3 68

Grade 4 61

Grade 5 82