Poinsettia Elementary

www.venturausd.org/poinsettia.htm

353 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Poinsettia Elementary School, located in Ventura, California, is a public elementary school serving students in the Ventura Unified School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on a rigorous curriculum and the integration of modern educational tools, the school aims to prepare children for success in their future academic endeavors while encouraging a lifelong love of learning.

Beyond its core curriculum, Poinsettia Elementary is known for its strong emphasis on community involvement and school spirit. The campus serves as a hub for local families, often promoting collaborative efforts between teachers, parents, and community members to enhance the student experience. With a dedication to inclusivity and personal growth, the school strives to provide a well-rounded education that empowers students to reach their full potential within a safe and encouraging neighborhood setting.

353

Total Students

16.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Poinsettia Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	207
Hispanic	117
Black	1
Asian	10
Two or More	18

White
207 (58.6 %)
Hispanic
117 (33.1 %)
Two or More
18 (5.1 %)
Asian
10 (2.8 %)
Black
1 (0.3 %)

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)289-7971
Website:	http://www.venturausd.org/poinsettia.htm
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	353
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	67
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	68

* 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 43

Grade 1 62

Grade 2 64

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 57

Grade 5 61