Skyblue Mesa Elementary

28040 Hardesty Ave.
Canyon Country, CA 91351

www.saugususd.org

569 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Skyblue Mesa Elementary, located in Canyon Country, California, is a key institution within the Saugus Union School District. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive foundational education that emphasizes academic achievement, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a supportive learning environment. As part of the Saugus district, it adheres to rigorous educational standards while fostering a culture that encourages curiosity, character building, and collaborative growth among its student body.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Skyblue Mesa is recognized for its commitment to community engagement and maintaining strong partnerships between educators, students, and parents. The school utilizes its resources to offer a balanced approach to learning, ensuring that students are well-prepared for the transition to middle school. Through its dedication to excellence and its focus on individual student needs, the school remains a vital pillar of the Canyon Country area, dedicated to nurturing the next generation of learners.

569

Total Students

24.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Skyblue Mesa Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	137
Hispanic	289
Black	31
Asian	64
Two or More	46
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
289 (50.8%)
White
137 (24.1%)
Asian
64 (11.2%)
Two or More
46 (8.1%)
Black
31 (5.4%)
Pacific Islander
2 (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:	Saugus Union
Phone:	(661)294-5350
Website:	http://www.saugususd.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	569
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	183
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	95

* 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 96

Grade 1 73

Grade 2 77

Grade 3 68

Grade 4 104

Grade 5 83

Grade 6 68