Mintie White Elementary

521 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Mintie White Elementary School is a public school located in Watsonville, California, serving students in grades TK through 5. As part of the Pajaro Valley Unified School District, the school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. The campus is known for its commitment to supporting a diverse student body, offering various programs designed to meet the needs of English learners and students requiring additional academic intervention.

Beyond core academics, Mintie White focuses on cultivating a positive school culture through community engagement and parent involvement. The school utilizes a variety of instructional strategies to prepare students for future success, often integrating technology into the classroom to enhance learning experiences. With its central location in the heart of Watsonville, the school serves as a cornerstone for the local community, striving to ensure that every student has access to the resources and support necessary to thrive in their elementary education.

521

Total Students

24.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mintie White Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	31
Hispanic	480
Black	3
Asian	4
Two or More	1
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
480 (92.1 %)
White
31 (6.0 %)
Asian
4 (0.8 %)
Black
3 (0.6 %)
Two or More
1 (0.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
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:	Pajaro Valley Unified
Phone:	(831)728-6321
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	521
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	419
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	45

* 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 96

Grade 1 92

Grade 2 96

Grade 3 71

Grade 4 85

Grade 5 81

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Mintie White Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	96
Grade 1	92
Grade 2	96
Grade 3	71
Grade 4	85
Grade 5	81

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Mintie White Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	271	52%
Male	250	48%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)