Elmhurst Elementary

www.venturausd.org/elmhurst.htm

362 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Elmhurst Elementary School, located at 5080 Elmhurst St. in Ventura, California, is a public school operating under the Ventura Unified School District. It serves the local community by providing foundational K-5 education, focusing on academic growth, social-emotional development, and preparing students for the transition to middle school. As part of the Ventura Unified system, the school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core subjects such as reading, writing, and mathematics, while also promoting inclusive school culture.

The school is deeply integrated into the Ventura community and utilizes district-wide resources to enhance student learning, including modern curriculum standards and various support services. Families interested in specific school programs, PTA involvement, or current academic performance data can visit the school's official website at http://www.venturausd.org/elmhurst.htm. The site serves as a primary hub for parent communication, school calendars, and information regarding district policies and educational initiatives.

362

Total Students

17.1

Full-Time Teachers

21.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Elmhurst Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	91
Hispanic	239
Black	8
Asian	13
Two or More	11

Hispanic
239 (66.0 %)
White
91 (25.1 %)
Asian
13 (3.6 %)
Two or More
11 (3.0 %)
Black
8 (2.2 %)

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:	Ventura Unified
Phone:	(805)289-1860
Website:	http://www.venturausd.org/elmhurst.htm
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	362
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	168
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	103

* 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 61

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 68

Grade 4 44

Grade 5 58