Plainsburg Union Elementary

3708 South Plainsburg Rd.
Merced, CA 95341

113 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Plainsburg Union Elementary School is a small, rural public school located in the unincorporated community of Plainsburg, just outside of Merced, California. As part of the Plainsburg Union Elementary School District, the school serves a tight-knit community, offering a personalized educational environment that focuses on foundational learning for students in the elementary grades. Its location amidst the agricultural landscape of the Central Valley reflects its role as a cornerstone for local families who value a quiet, focused, and intimate campus setting.

The school is characterized by its commitment to student development within a traditional classroom structure. Because of its small size, Plainsburg Union is able to maintain a lower student-to-teacher ratio compared to larger, urban districts, allowing for more individualized attention and a stronger sense of community among staff, parents, and students. The school plays an essential role in the Plainsburg region, acting not only as an academic institution but also as a hub for local engagement and support for the families residing in this rural area of Merced County.

113

Total Students

5.8

Full-Time Teachers

19.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Plainsburg Union Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	50
Hispanic	60
Asian	3

Hispanic
60 (53.1%)
White
50 (44.2%)
Asian
3 (2.7%)

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:	Plainsburg Union Elementary
Phone:	(209)389-4707
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	113
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	5.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.5
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	47
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 15

Grade 1 9

Grade 2 15

Grade 3 11

Grade 4 12

Grade 5 13

Grade 6 14

Grade 7 10

Grade 8 14