Central Elementary

437 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Based on public educational data and school district profiles, here is a summary description of Central Elementary in Belmont, California:

Central Elementary, located at 525 Mid Rd. in Belmont, CA, is a key institution within the Belmont-Redwood Shores School District. Serving students in the local community, the school is known for fostering a supportive and academically focused environment. It emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that balances core subjects like literacy and mathematics with opportunities for social-emotional growth, aiming to prepare students for success in their middle and high school years.

The school benefits from being part of a district recognized for its strong community involvement and high academic standards. Central Elementary typically features active parental engagement through its Parent Teacher Association (PTA) and offers various extracurricular programs to enrich the student experience. With its focus on personalized learning and maintaining a safe, inclusive campus culture, Central Elementary remains a central pillar of the Belmont educational landscape, dedicated to meeting the diverse needs of its student body.

437

Total Students

17.0

Full-Time Teachers

25.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

5.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Central Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	117
Hispanic	33
Black	1
Asian	185
Two or More	101

Asian
185 (42.3%)
White
117 (26.8%)
Two or More
101 (23.1%)
Hispanic
33 (7.6%)
Black
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:	Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary
Phone:	(650)637-4820
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	437
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	23
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 67

Grade 1 73

Grade 2 75

Grade 3 74

Grade 4 74

Grade 5 74