Tres Pinos Elementary

www.trespinosschool.org

51 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Tres Pinos Elementary, located in the small, rural community of Tres Pinos, California, is a historic and close-knit educational institution that serves students in grades K-8. As a small, single-school district, it is deeply rooted in the local agricultural community, offering a personalized learning environment where student-teacher ratios remain low. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive "small-town" atmosphere where staff, students, and parents collaborate closely to create a nurturing academic experience.

Academically, the school emphasizes fundamental skills while integrating modern technology to prepare students for high school transitions. Beyond the standard curriculum, Tres Pinos Elementary is known for its community-focused events and a traditional school culture that values character development and civic participation. By maintaining a focus on individual student growth within a safe, rural setting, the school provides a distinct alternative to larger, suburban districts in the surrounding San Benito County area.

Total Students

2.3

Full-Time Teachers

22.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tres Pinos Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	19
Hispanic	24
Two or More	8

Hispanic
24 (47.1 %)
White
19 (37.3 %)
Two or More
8 (15.7 %)

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:	Tres Pinos Union Elementary
Phone:	(831)637-0503
Website:	http://www.trespinosschool.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	51
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	2.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	31
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 8

Grade 1 11

Grade 2 8

Grade 3 6

Grade 4 4

Grade 5 2

Grade 6 4

Grade 7 4

Grade 8 4