Veritas Elementary

www.mantecausd.net

1,266 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Veritas Elementary School is a public school located in Manteca, California, serving students within the Manteca Unified School District. As part of this district, the school is committed to providing a foundational educational experience that emphasizes academic growth, student development, and community engagement. The school typically serves a diverse student population, working to prepare children for success as they transition into middle school and beyond by fostering a supportive learning environment.

Located on Pagola Street, Veritas Elementary functions as a hub for its local neighborhood, reflecting the broader mission of the Manteca Unified School District to provide equitable and high-quality instruction. The school emphasizes state-aligned curriculum standards while encouraging parental and community involvement to enrich the student experience. For families looking for the most current information regarding school programs, enrollment, or academic calendars, the district’s website at [www.mantecausd.net](http://www.mantecausd.net) serves as the primary resource.

1,266

Total Students

47.9

Full-Time Teachers

26.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Veritas Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	136
Hispanic	422
Black	55
Asian	590
Two or More	53
Pacific Islander	10

Asian
590 (46.6%)
Hispanic
422 (33.3%)
White
136 (10.7%)
Black
55 (4.3%)
Two or More
53 (4.2%)
Pacific Islander
10 (0.8%)

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:	Manteca Unified
Phone:	(209)858-7390
Website:	http://www.mantecausd.net
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	1,266
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	26.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	706
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	69

* 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 264

Grade 1 106

Grade 2 118

Grade 3 132

Grade 4 136

Grade 5 137

Grade 6 107

Grade 7 128

Grade 8 138

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Veritas Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	264
Grade 1	106
Grade 2	118
Grade 3	132
Grade 4	136
Grade 5	137
Grade 6	107
Grade 7	128
Grade 8	138

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Veritas Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	606	47.9%
Male	660	52.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)