T. S. MacQuiddy Elementary

330 Martinelli St.
Watsonville, CA 95076

421 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

T.S. MacQuiddy Elementary School, located in Watsonville, California, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Pajaro Valley Unified School District. The school is deeply integrated into its local community, fostering an environment that prioritizes student growth, literacy, and social-emotional development. As a neighborhood school, it strives to provide a supportive atmosphere where diverse learners can thrive, often emphasizing programs that help students transition from early childhood education into the higher elementary grades.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to inclusive practices and community engagement. By focusing on a standards-based curriculum, MacQuiddy Elementary works to prepare its student body for middle school success while encouraging parent involvement and extracurricular participation. Its location on Martinelli Street positions it as a central hub for families in the area, maintaining a focus on building a safe, structured, and culturally responsive learning environment for all students.

421

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

96.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for T. S. MacQuiddy Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	23
Hispanic	385
Black	3
Asian	8
Two or More	2

Hispanic
385 (91.4 %)
White
23 (5.5 %)
Asian
8 (1.9 %)
Black
3 (0.7 %)
Two or More
2 (0.5 %)

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)728-6315
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	421
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	379
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* 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 52

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 81

Grade 3 78

Grade 4 75

Grade 5 68

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for T. S. MacQuiddy Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	52
Grade 1	67
Grade 2	81
Grade 3	78
Grade 4	75
Grade 5	68

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for T. S. MacQuiddy Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	188	44.7%
Male	233	55.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)