Strandwood Elementary

596 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Strandwood Elementary, located in the suburban community of Pleasant Hill, California, serves as a focal point for families within the Mt. Diablo Unified School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive and inclusive neighborhood environment, emphasizing a well-rounded academic curriculum that balances core subjects like literacy and mathematics with opportunities for creative and physical development. With a strong commitment to student success, the school works closely with parents and the local community to create a structured yet encouraging atmosphere for its diverse student body.

Beyond its classroom instruction, Strandwood Elementary is highly regarded for its active school culture and dedicated teaching staff. The campus often serves as a hub for community engagement, featuring various school events, volunteer programs, and enrichment activities that promote social-emotional growth alongside academic achievement. By prioritizing a collaborative educational approach, Strandwood aims to provide its students with the foundational skills and confidence necessary to excel as they transition to middle school and beyond.

596

Total Students

22.5

Full-Time Teachers

26.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Strandwood Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	328
Hispanic	87
Black	8
Asian	71
Two or More	99
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
328 (55.0%)
Two or More
99 (16.6%)
Hispanic
87 (14.6%)
Asian
71 (11.9%)
Black
8 (1.3%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)
American Indian
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:	Mt. Diablo Unified
Phone:	(925)685-3212
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	596
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	26.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	95
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	44

* 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 142

Grade 1 93

Grade 2 82

Grade 3 92

Grade 4 101

Grade 5 86

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Strandwood Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	142
Grade 1	93
Grade 2	82
Grade 3	92
Grade 4	101
Grade 5	86

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Strandwood Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	293	49.2%
Male	303	50.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)