Loma Prieta Joint Union Elementary

Located along the mountain corridor at 23800 Summit Road in Los Gatos, California, the Loma Prieta Joint Union Elementary School District serves as a vital educational hub for its local community. Operating as an active, traditional public school district within the Santa Cruz-Watsonville metropolitan region, it is situated in a rural fringe setting that provides a close-knit, nature-adjacent learning atmosphere. The district maintains two fully operational school facilities dedicated to serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade, offering a cohesive educational journey from early elementary through the middle school years.

With a current enrollment of 425 students, the district maintains balanced class cohorts from kindergarten through 8th grade. A comprehensive team of educators and operational personnel supports this student body, comprising a total staff context of approximately 85 full-time equivalent (FTE) positions. This includes roughly 42 FTE classroom teachers, nearly 5 FTE instructional aides, and over 38 FTE support staff members. This dedicated staffing structure ensures low student-to-staff ratios and tailored support across all grade levels. Together, the district’s staff and diverse student community foster an engaging and supportive environment designed to prepare young learners for high school and beyond.