Cayucos Elementary

185 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Cayucos Elementary School, located at 301 Cayucos Drive in the coastal town of Cayucos, California, serves as the heart of its small, tight-knit community. As part of the Cayucos Elementary School District, the school prides itself on maintaining a close relationship with local families and fostering a supportive, small-town learning environment. Its prime location near the Pacific Ocean provides a unique backdrop for students, often integrating the natural beauty of the Central Coast into its educational atmosphere.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and student development, emphasizing personalized attention thanks to its modest student body size. By focusing on a strong foundation in core subjects while encouraging social-emotional growth, Cayucos Elementary aims to prepare its students for a successful transition into middle and high school. With a dedicated staff and a community-oriented approach, the school remains a vital pillar of the Cayucos area, prioritizing both the intellectual and character growth of every child.

185

Total Students

14.6

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cayucos Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	116
Hispanic	51
Black	1
Two or More	17

White
116 (62.7%)
Hispanic
51 (27.6%)
Two or More
17 (9.2%)
Black
1 (0.5%)

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:	Cayucos Elementary
Phone:	(805)995-3694
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	185
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	42
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 22

Grade 1 16

Grade 2 22

Grade 3 24

Grade 4 21

Grade 5 21

Grade 6 14

Grade 7 25

Grade 8 20