Manzanita Elementary

627 East Evans-Reimer Rd.
Gridley, CA 95948

www.manzanitaelementaryschool.com

306 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Manzanita Elementary School, located in Gridley, California, is a rural public school that serves students in kindergarten through eighth grade. As part of the Manzanita Elementary School District, the school prides itself on maintaining a close-knit, community-focused environment. Its curriculum is designed to provide a foundational education that balances academic rigor with the social-emotional development of its students, emphasizing a supportive atmosphere where educators can foster personalized relationships with those in their care.

Beyond its core academic program, the school is deeply integrated into the agricultural and residential community of Gridley. The campus serves as a central hub for families in the area, offering a variety of extracurricular activities and programs intended to enrich the student experience. By leveraging its smaller size, Manzanita Elementary focuses on high levels of parental involvement and clear communication, striving to create a safe, stable learning environment that prepares students for the transition to high school and beyond.

306

Total Students

16.4

Full-Time Teachers

18.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Manzanita Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	131
Hispanic	142
Black	2
Asian	8
Two or More	17
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
142 (46.4%)
White
131 (42.8%)
Two or More
17 (5.6%)
Asian
8 (2.6%)
American Indian
5 (1.6%)
Black
2 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

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:	Manzanita Elementary
Phone:	(530)846-5594
Website:	http://www.manzanitaelementaryschool.com
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	306
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	127
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 46

Grade 1 28

Grade 2 30

Grade 3 35

Grade 4 33

Grade 5 37

Grade 6 39

Grade 7 33

Grade 8 25