Peres Elementary

538 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Peres Elementary School, located at 719 Fifth St. in Richmond, California, is a public school serving a diverse student population within the West Contra Costa Unified School District. The school is known for its role as a neighborhood anchor, providing foundational academic instruction to students from preschool through sixth grade. Its mission focuses on cultivating a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core literacy and mathematical skills, while striving to address the unique socio-economic needs of the Richmond community it serves.

Beyond its standard academic curriculum, Peres Elementary is recognized for its efforts to integrate community resources and student-centered initiatives. The school typically hosts a variety of extracurricular activities and support services aimed at fostering student growth and parent engagement. As part of a larger district-wide effort to improve educational outcomes in the area, Peres is committed to creating an inclusive culture that prepares its students for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

538

Total Students

25.6

Full-Time Teachers

21.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

95.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Peres Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	446
Black	68
Asian	5
Two or More	14
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
446 (82.9%)
Black
68 (12.6%)
Two or More
14 (2.6%)
Asian
5 (0.9%)
White
2 (0.4%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)
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:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	West Contra Costa Unified
Phone:	(510)231-1407
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	538
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	474
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	37

* 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 68

Grade 2 54

Grade 3 71

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 48

Grade 6 60

Grade 7 47

Grade 8 58

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Peres Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	76
Grade 1	68
Grade 2	54
Grade 3	71
Grade 4	56
Grade 5	48
Grade 6	60
Grade 7	47
Grade 8	58

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Peres Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	269	50%
Male	269	50%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)