Ohlone Elementary

389 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Ohlone Elementary School, located at 21 Bay Farms Rd. in Watsonville, California, is a public elementary school serving students within the Pajaro Valley Unified School District. The school is situated in a semi-rural, agricultural-adjacent area of Watsonville, reflecting the diverse and close-knit community characteristic of the region. As part of a district that emphasizes both academic growth and the support of English language learners, the school focuses on providing foundational education while fostering a supportive environment for its student body.

Academically, Ohlone Elementary is committed to meeting state standards and preparing students for middle school through a structured curriculum that includes core subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science. The school often prioritizes community involvement and family engagement, recognizing the importance of a collaborative partnership between parents and educators in student success. With its focus on inclusivity and character development, Ohlone serves as a vital educational anchor for the children of the Bay Farms area.

389

Total Students

18.8

Full-Time Teachers

20.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

97.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ohlone Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	381
Asian	2
Two or More	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
381 (97.9 %)
White
3 (0.8 %)
Asian
2 (0.5 %)
Two or More
2 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
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:	Pajaro Valley Unified
Phone:	(831)728-6977
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	389
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	351
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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 56

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 66

Grade 5 72

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Ohlone Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	56
Grade 1	63
Grade 2	66
Grade 3	66
Grade 4	66
Grade 5	72

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Ohlone Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	187	48.1%
Male	202	51.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)