Mt. Diablo Elementary

mtdiabloelementary.mdusd.org/

739 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Mt. Diablo Elementary School, located in the quiet, residential community of Clayton, California, serves as a cornerstone of the local neighborhood. Part of the Mt. Diablo Unified School District, the school is known for its focus on providing a nurturing environment that fosters academic growth and social-emotional development for students in grades K–5. The campus is situated near the base of Mount Diablo, offering a scenic setting that reflects the close-knit, family-oriented atmosphere of the surrounding suburban area.

The school is widely recognized for its strong sense of community and the active involvement of parents and local residents. With a curriculum designed to meet California state standards, Mt. Diablo Elementary emphasizes a well-rounded education that incorporates technology, the arts, and character-building initiatives. By maintaining a supportive and inclusive culture, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success in middle school while encouraging a lifelong appreciation for learning and collaborative citizenship.

739

Total Students

24.6

Full-Time Teachers

30.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

21.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mt. Diablo Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	385
Hispanic	128
Black	7
Asian	85
Two or More	130
Pacific Islander	4

White
385 (52.1%)
Two or More
130 (17.6%)
Hispanic
128 (17.3%)
Asian
85 (11.5%)
Black
7 (0.9%)
Pacific Islander
4 (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:	Mt. Diablo Unified
Phone:	(925)672-4840
Website:	http://mtdiabloelementary.mdusd.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	739
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	30.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	80
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	75

* 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 150

Grade 1 126

Grade 2 119

Grade 3 116

Grade 4 114

Grade 5 114

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Mt. Diablo Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	150
Grade 1	126
Grade 2	119
Grade 3	116
Grade 4	114
Grade 5	114

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Mt. Diablo Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	346	46.8%
Male	393	53.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)