Mar Vista Elementary

270 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Mar Vista Elementary, located in the coastal community of Aptos, California, is a public school serving students in grades TK through 6. As part of the Pajaro Valley Unified School District, the school is situated on a charming campus along Soquel Drive, reflecting the relaxed, community-oriented atmosphere of the Santa Cruz County area. The school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic development and the social-emotional well-being of its diverse student body.

Academically, Mar Vista focuses on providing a well-rounded education that prepares students for middle school and beyond through a curriculum aligned with state standards. The school places a strong value on community involvement, often encouraging parent participation through an active PTA and various school-wide events. By blending traditional instruction with modern educational practices, Mar Vista Elementary aims to cultivate a sense of belonging and curiosity, making it a cornerstone of the local Aptos neighborhood.

270

Total Students

15.1

Full-Time Teachers

17.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mar Vista Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	136
Hispanic	102
Black	1
Asian	9
Two or More	18
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

White
136 (50.4%)
Hispanic
102 (37.8%)
Two or More
18 (6.7%)
Asian
9 (3.3%)
Pacific Islander
3 (1.1%)
Black
1 (0.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.4%)

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)688-5211
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	270
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	108
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 43

Grade 1 38

Grade 2 37

Grade 3 38

Grade 4 38

Grade 5 39

Grade 6 37