El Nido Elementary

www.elnidoschool.org

156 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

El Nido Elementary School, located in the rural community of El Nido, California, serves as the heart of its small agricultural district. As a TK-8 institution, it provides a tight-knit educational environment where students benefit from small class sizes and a focused, community-oriented approach to learning. The school is deeply integrated into the local area, emphasizing a supportive atmosphere that fosters academic growth and personal development for its diverse student body.

Beyond the classroom, the school leverages its rural setting to provide unique learning opportunities and maintains a strong commitment to transparency and parental involvement. Through its website, the district ensures that families stay informed about academic calendars, board meetings, and essential school resources. By blending traditional instructional methods with a dedication to student success, El Nido Elementary remains a central pillar of the local community, preparing its students for success in high school and beyond.

156

Total Students

9.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for El Nido Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	16
Hispanic	138
Asian	2

Hispanic
138 (88.5%)
White
16 (10.3%)
Asian
2 (1.3%)

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:	El Nido Elementary
Phone:	(209)385-8420
Website:	http://www.elnidoschool.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	156
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	124
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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 26

Grade 1 20

Grade 2 8

Grade 3 13

Grade 4 16

Grade 5 21

Grade 6 19

Grade 7 15

Grade 8 18