Cienega Elementary

11936 Cienega Rd.
Hollister, CA 95023

21 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Cienega Elementary is a small, rural public school located in the rolling hills of Hollister, California, serving students in the Cienega Union School District. Characterized by its intimate setting and commitment to a close-knit learning environment, the school focuses on providing individualized attention to its students. Because of its remote location, the school often acts as a central hub for the local community, fostering strong relationships between families, teachers, and the surrounding agricultural region.

Academically, Cienega Elementary emphasizes foundational skills in a traditional classroom setting, often benefiting from smaller class sizes that allow for personalized instruction. While it maintains a focus on core curriculum standards, the school is known for its quiet, supportive atmosphere that prioritizes student well-being and character development. It serves as a classic example of a "neighborhood school," where the small enrollment numbers help create a secure and stable environment for children in the Cienega community to grow from their primary years through the early elementary grades.

Total Students

1.9

Full-Time Teachers

10.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cienega Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	13
Hispanic	7
Two or More	1

White
13 (61.9%)
Hispanic
7 (33.3%)
Two or More
1 (4.8%)

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:	Cienega Union Elementary
Phone:	(831)637-3821
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	21
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	1.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	11
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 1

Grade 1 2

Grade 2 1

Grade 3 1

Grade 4 3

Grade 5 2

Grade 6 4

Grade 7 5

Grade 8 2