Shannon Elementary

355 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Shannon Elementary School, located at 685 Marlesta Rd. in Pinole, California, is a public elementary school serving students in the West Contra Costa Unified School District. The school is known for being a neighborhood-focused institution that emphasizes foundational academic skills while fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for its diverse student body. It typically serves students from transitional kindergarten through sixth grade, aiming to prepare them for middle school success through a curriculum aligned with state standards.

Beyond core academics, Shannon Elementary places a strong emphasis on building a positive school culture and community engagement. The school often leverages its location in Pinole to build strong partnerships with local families and community members, encouraging parent involvement to enhance the educational experience. Like many schools in the district, it focuses on holistic student development, offering various programs and support services designed to promote both social-emotional learning and academic growth in a safe, welcoming setting.

355

Total Students

17.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Shannon Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	28
Hispanic	187
Black	34
Asian	81
Two or More	25

Hispanic
187 (52.7%)
Asian
81 (22.8%)
Black
34 (9.6%)
White
28 (7.9%)
Two or More
25 (7.0%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	West Contra Costa Unified
Phone:	(510)231-1454
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	355
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	211
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	50

* 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 66

Grade 1 50

Grade 2 42

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 46

Grade 5 48

Grade 6 53

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Shannon Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	66
Grade 1	50
Grade 2	42
Grade 3	50
Grade 4	46
Grade 5	48
Grade 6	53

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Shannon Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	174	49%
Male	181	51%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)