Stanton Elementary

2644 Somerset Ave.
Castro Valley, CA 94546

515 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Stanton Elementary School, located at 2644 Somerset Ave. in Castro Valley, California, is a public school serving students in the Castro Valley Unified School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. As part of a community-focused district, Stanton Elementary strives to provide a well-rounded educational experience by utilizing diverse teaching strategies, modern resources, and active parent involvement to help students meet grade-level standards and prepare for middle school.

Beyond its core curriculum, the school encourages a collaborative culture where teachers, staff, and families work together to promote a positive school climate. Stanton Elementary offers various programs and extracurricular opportunities that aim to engage students outside of the classroom, helping to build a sense of community pride. By focusing on the unique needs of its student body, the school remains a staple of the Somerset Avenue neighborhood, dedicated to cultivating lifelong learners and responsible citizens within the Castro Valley area.

515

Total Students

21.9

Full-Time Teachers

23.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Stanton Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	83
Hispanic	157
Black	23
Asian	187
Two or More	58
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	4

Asian
187 (36.3%)
Hispanic
157 (30.5%)
White
83 (16.1%)
Two or More
58 (11.3%)
Black
23 (4.5%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.8%)
American Indian
3 (0.6%)

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:	Castro Valley Unified
Phone:	(510)727-9192
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	515
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	213
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	60

* 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 116

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 80

Grade 3 77

Grade 4 83

Grade 5 81