Vallemar Elementary

377 Reina del Mar Ave.
Pacifica, CA 94044

500 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Vallemar Elementary School, located in the coastal city of Pacifica, California, is a public K-5 institution within the Laguna Salada Union School District. Situated in a quiet, scenic neighborhood, the school serves a diverse community of students and is known for its commitment to fostering both academic achievement and social-emotional growth. The campus offers a traditional elementary curriculum, supplemented by programs that encourage student engagement, creativity, and community involvement.

The school is highly regarded for its supportive environment, characterized by active parent participation and a dedicated teaching staff. Vallemar emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience, integrating core subjects like English Language Arts and Mathematics with enrichment opportunities. By prioritizing a collaborative school culture and maintaining close ties with the Pacifica community, Vallemar Elementary strives to prepare its students for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

500

Total Students

20.9

Full-Time Teachers

24.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

15.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Vallemar Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	202
Hispanic	137
Black	3
Asian	68
Two or More	89
Pacific Islander	1

White
202 (40.4%)
Hispanic
137 (27.4%)
Two or More
89 (17.8%)
Asian
68 (13.6%)
Black
3 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	Pacifica
Phone:	(650)738-6655
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	500
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	65
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 84

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 59

Grade 4 69

Grade 5 54

Grade 6 47

Grade 7 31

Grade 8 49