Planada Elementary

Planada Elementary School District is an active, traditional public educational system serving families in the heart of California’s Central Valley. Headquartered at 9722 East Haskell Ave. in Planada, California, the district operates within a distinct rural community setting situated in the greater Merced metropolitan area. As a standard public school district operating independently of charter models, Planada Elementary focuses entirely on foundational youth education, managing two operational campuses that deliver continuous academic programming from Kindergarten through eighth grade. This focused grade structure offers local children a cohesive learning pathway through their primary and early adolescent years before they transition to secondary education.

The district serves a vibrant student body of nearly 890 pupils, featuring a balanced gender distribution and a rich cultural identity dominated by a strong Hispanic student presence. To ensure robust academic instruction and student support across its grade levels, Planada Elementary maintains a substantial staffing infrastructure. The district employs over 221 full-time equivalent staff members, including approximately 91 dedicated teachers, 16 instructional aides, and more than 114 support personnel. This generous ratio of educators and support staff highlights the district’s commitment to fostering a well-resourced learning environment tailored to the unique needs of its rural community.