Mercey Springs Elementary

1900 South Mercey Springs Rd.
Los Banos, CA 93635

www.losbanosusd.k12.ca.us

608 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Mercey Springs Elementary, located in Los Banos, California, is a key component of the Los Banos Unified School District. The school serves the local community by providing foundational education for elementary-aged children, focusing on academic development, social-emotional learning, and student engagement within a supportive school environment. As part of the larger district infrastructure, it follows the state-mandated curriculum while striving to meet the diverse needs of its student population.

The school’s physical location on Mercey Springs Road places it centrally within the community, making it an accessible hub for families in the area. By maintaining alignment with the broader Los Banos Unified School District, the school emphasizes a commitment to educational excellence and student preparedness. For those seeking specific information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or district-wide initiatives, the school’s official website serves as the primary resource for parents, faculty, and the public.

608

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

27.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mercey Springs Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	30
Hispanic	555
Black	5
Asian	9
Two or More	3
Pacific Islander	6

Hispanic
555 (91.3%)
White
30 (4.9%)
Asian
9 (1.5%)
Pacific Islander
6 (1.0%)
Black
5 (0.8%)
Two or More
3 (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:	Los Banos Unified
Phone:	(209)827-0302
Website:	http://www.losbanosusd.k12.ca.us
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	608
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	27.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	468
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 75

Grade 1 75

Grade 2 92

Grade 3 79

Grade 4 97

Grade 5 91

Grade 6 99