Mound Elementary

www.venturausd.org/mound.htm

525 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Mound Elementary, located on Hill Road in Ventura, California, is a key part of the Ventura Unified School District. The school is widely recognized for its strong focus on fostering a supportive, community-oriented learning environment. It prioritizes a well-rounded educational experience that balances academic rigor with social-emotional development, ensuring that students are prepared for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

The school is particularly noted for its dedicated teaching staff and active parent involvement, which help cultivate a vibrant campus culture. By leveraging its location within the Ventura community, Mound Elementary offers various programs designed to engage students in both traditional core subjects and enrichment activities. With a mission rooted in student success and inclusivity, the school remains a stable and highly regarded institution for families residing in the Ventura area.

525

Total Students

22.2

Full-Time Teachers

23.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mound Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	224
Hispanic	189
Black	4
Asian	67
Two or More	40
Pacific Islander	1

White
224 (42.7 %)
Hispanic
189 (36.0 %)
Asian
67 (12.8 %)
Two or More
40 (7.6 %)
Black
4 (0.8 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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)289-1886
Website:	http://www.venturausd.org/mound.htm
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	525
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	95
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 79

Grade 1 89

Grade 2 88

Grade 3 88

Grade 4 96

Grade 5 85