Maya Lin

mayalin.alamedaunified.org/

475 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Maya Lin School, located in Alameda, California, is a specialized public elementary school within the Alameda Unified School District that emphasizes a project-based learning approach. Serving students in grades K-5, the school is known for its commitment to "deeper learning," where students engage in rigorous, hands-on investigations of real-world problems. This pedagogical model encourages critical thinking, collaboration, and public speaking, aiming to move beyond traditional rote memorization to foster a genuine curiosity and mastery of academic subjects.

Beyond its academic structure, Maya Lin is recognized for its vibrant and inclusive school culture. The campus focuses on creating a tight-knit community where students are encouraged to take agency over their education and become active, responsible citizens. By integrating arts, technology, and community involvement into the daily curriculum, the school seeks to provide a well-rounded foundation that prepares students for the challenges of middle school and beyond, all while maintaining a supportive environment that values each child's individual voice.

475

Total Students

18.0

Full-Time Teachers

26.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Maya Lin
Demographic	Student Count
White	164
Hispanic	101
Black	25
Asian	85
Two or More	100

White
164 (34.5%)
Hispanic
101 (21.3%)
Two or More
100 (21.1%)
Asian
85 (17.9%)
Black
25 (5.3%)

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:	Alameda Unified
Phone:	(510)748-4007
Website:	http://mayalin.alamedaunified.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	475
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	26.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	145
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	38

* 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 75

Grade 1 79

Grade 2 78

Grade 3 81

Grade 4 77

Grade 5 85