Calabasas Elementary

515 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Calabasas Elementary School, located on Calabasas Road in Watsonville, California, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Pajaro Valley Unified School District. The school is deeply integrated into the local community, emphasizing a supportive learning environment that caters to a diverse student body. It focuses on providing a comprehensive primary education, fostering both academic development and social-emotional growth to prepare students for their transition into middle school.

Beyond its core curriculum, Calabasas Elementary is recognized for its commitment to student success through collaborative efforts between faculty, parents, and community partners. The school prioritizes creating an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best. With its location in Watsonville, the school reflects the unique character of the region, striving to provide equitable resources and educational opportunities that help its young learners thrive in a dynamic, modern classroom setting.

515

Total Students

25.1

Full-Time Teachers

20.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

96.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Calabasas Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	17
Hispanic	492
Two or More	5
American Indian	1

Hispanic
492 (95.5 %)
White
17 (3.3 %)
Two or More
5 (1.0 %)
American Indian
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:	Pajaro Valley Unified
Phone:	(831)728-6368
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	515
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	445
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	52

* 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 83

Grade 1 79

Grade 2 64

Grade 3 82

Grade 4 85

Grade 5 63

Grade 6 59

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Calabasas Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	83
Grade 1	79
Grade 2	64
Grade 3	82
Grade 4	85
Grade 5	63
Grade 6	59

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Calabasas Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	254	49.3%
Male	261	50.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)