San Lorenzo Valley Elementary

537 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

San Lorenzo Valley Elementary School is a public institution located in the scenic mountain community of Felton, California. Serving students in grades K-5, the school is part of the San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District and is known for its strong focus on community, outdoor engagement, and a supportive learning environment. The school leverages its unique location nestled in the Santa Cruz Mountains to provide a curriculum that often emphasizes environmental awareness and a connection to the local redwood ecosystem.

Academically, the school maintains a commitment to foundational literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development, fostering a culture where students are encouraged to be curious and collaborative. With a dedicated staff and an active parent-teacher community, San Lorenzo Valley Elementary strives to provide a well-rounded experience that balances traditional classroom instruction with enrichment activities. It serves as a central hub for families in the San Lorenzo Valley, prioritizing both student academic growth and the cultivation of character within a small-town atmosphere.

537

Total Students

24.3

Full-Time Teachers

22.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for San Lorenzo Valley Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	379
Hispanic	97
Asian	4
Two or More	56

White
379 (70.7%)
Hispanic
97 (18.1%)
Two or More
56 (10.4%)
Asian
4 (0.7%)

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:	San Lorenzo Valley Unified
Phone:	(831)335-4475
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	537
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	137
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 112

Grade 1 81

Grade 2 79

Grade 3 78

Grade 4 95

Grade 5 92