Alvarado Elementary

aes.mynhusd.org/

660 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Alvarado Elementary School, located on Fredi Street in Union City, California, is a public school serving students within the New Haven Unified School District. As a foundational part of the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering academic growth and personal development for its diverse student body. It emphasizes a supportive learning environment where educators aim to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond by focusing on core academic standards and social-emotional learning.

The school is known for its commitment to inclusive education and community involvement, often acting as a hub for local families. With a focus on providing equitable access to resources, Alvarado Elementary implements various programs designed to challenge students at all levels while maintaining a strong emphasis on literacy and mathematics. Through its partnership with parents and the broader Union City community, the school strives to cultivate a safe, collaborative atmosphere that encourages curiosity and long-term academic achievement.

660

Total Students

24.2

Full-Time Teachers

27.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Alvarado Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	40
Hispanic	155
Black	28
Asian	357
Two or More	60
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	17

Asian
357 (54.1 %)
Hispanic
155 (23.5 %)
Two or More
60 (9.1 %)
White
40 (6.1 %)
Black
28 (4.2 %)
Pacific Islander
17 (2.6 %)
American Indian
3 (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:	New Haven Unified
Phone:	(510)471-1039
Website:	http://aes.mynhusd.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	660
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	27.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	282
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	94

* 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 138

Grade 1 104

Grade 2 98

Grade 3 99

Grade 4 110

Grade 5 111