Tom Kitayama Elementary

1959 Sunsprite Dr.
Union City, CA 94587

kit.mynhusd.org/

615 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Tom Kitayama Elementary, located in Union City, California, is a public school within the New Haven Unified School District. Serving students in grades K–5, the school is named in honor of Tom Kitayama, a long-time Union City civic leader and former mayor who was instrumental in the city's incorporation and development. The school is known for fostering a supportive community environment, focusing on foundational academics while encouraging the social-emotional growth of its diverse student body.

Academically, the school emphasizes a balanced curriculum that integrates core subjects like English Language Arts, mathematics, and science with enrichment opportunities. As part of the New Haven Unified School District, Kitayama Elementary benefits from a commitment to modern educational practices, collaborative learning, and inclusive classrooms. The school’s campus and culture are shaped by a dedication to preparing students for middle school success, often involving active parent participation and a variety of school-wide events that celebrate the multicultural identity of the Union City community.

615

Total Students

24.0

Full-Time Teachers

25.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tom Kitayama Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	45
Hispanic	193
Black	24
Asian	299
Two or More	44
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	5

Asian
299 (48.6 %)
Hispanic
193 (31.4 %)
White
45 (7.3 %)
Two or More
44 (7.2 %)
Black
24 (3.9 %)
American Indian
5 (0.8 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.8 %)

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)475-3982
Website:	http://kit.mynhusd.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	615
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	240
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	108

* 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 118

Grade 1 90

Grade 2 107

Grade 3 89

Grade 4 105

Grade 5 106