Frank Otis Elementary

otis.alamedaunified.org/

569 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Frank Otis Elementary School, located in the West End of Alameda, California, serves as a cornerstone of the local community within the Alameda Unified School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive and inclusive environment that prioritizes academic growth alongside the social-emotional development of its students. By integrating a rigorous curriculum with programs that encourage critical thinking and creativity, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for success in middle school and beyond.

Beyond its academic offerings, Frank Otis Elementary is recognized for its active school community and parent involvement, which play a significant role in enriching the student experience. The school emphasizes a culture of respect, safety, and collaboration, often leveraging its location to engage with the broader Alameda community. With a commitment to meeting the individual needs of its learners, the school provides various resources and extracurricular opportunities designed to help every child feel valued and empowered to reach their full potential.

569

Total Students

23.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

22.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Frank Otis Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	229
Hispanic	72
Black	7
Asian	130
Two or More	129
Pacific Islander	1

White
229 (40.3%)
Asian
130 (22.9%)
Two or More
129 (22.7%)
Hispanic
72 (12.7%)
Black
7 (1.2%)
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:	Alameda Unified
Phone:	(510)748-4013
Website:	http://otis.alamedaunified.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	569
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	84
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	43

* 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 147

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 78

Grade 3 75

Grade 4 98

Grade 5 97