Peralta Elementary

www.ousd.org/peralta

355 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Peralta Elementary School, located in the North Oakland/Temescal neighborhood, is a well-regarded public school serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. It is part of the Oakland Unified School District and is known for its strong sense of community and active parent involvement. The school places a high priority on fostering an inclusive and supportive environment, aiming to balance academic rigor with social-emotional learning to ensure students are well-rounded and prepared for future success.

The school is particularly recognized for its enrichment programs, which often include a focus on the arts, physical education, and community-building initiatives. Its location in the vibrant 94609 area allows for a diverse student body, and the school community frequently works to leverage local resources to enhance the educational experience. With a commitment to equity and academic excellence, Peralta Elementary remains a focal point for families in the neighborhood seeking a collaborative and engaged public school setting.

355

Total Students

11.5

Full-Time Teachers

30.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Peralta Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	145
Hispanic	51
Black	29
Asian	30
Two or More	98
American Indian	1

White
145 (41.0%)
Two or More
98 (27.7%)
Hispanic
51 (14.4%)
Asian
30 (8.5%)
Black
29 (8.2%)
American Indian
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:	Oakland Unified
Phone:	(510)879-3145
Website:	http://www.ousd.org/peralta
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	355
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	30.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	77
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	31

* 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 76

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 65

Grade 4 47

Grade 5 54