Dena Boer Elementary

www.salida.k12.ca.us

444 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Dena Boer Elementary School, located in Salida, California, is part of the Salida Union School District. Serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is committed to fostering a supportive and structured academic environment. Its mission focuses on cultivating foundational literacy and numeracy skills while encouraging students to develop into responsible, lifelong learners. The school emphasizes a community-centered approach, working closely with families and local stakeholders to ensure that students receive the resources necessary to meet state academic standards.

Beyond the classroom, Dena Boer prioritizes a well-rounded educational experience that incorporates technology, character development, and inclusive practices. By utilizing the resources provided by the Salida Union School District, the school maintains a strong focus on data-driven instruction to monitor student progress and personalize learning. The campus serves as a central hub for the neighborhood, aiming to create a safe, engaging, and collaborative atmosphere that prepares young students for the transition to middle school and beyond.

444

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dena Boer Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	73
Hispanic	324
Black	7
Asian	14
Two or More	19
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	5

Hispanic
324 (73.0%)
White
73 (16.4%)
Two or More
19 (4.3%)
Asian
14 (3.2%)
Black
7 (1.6%)
Pacific Islander
5 (1.1%)
American Indian
2 (0.5%)

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:	Salida Union Elementary
Phone:	(209)543-8163
Website:	http://www.salida.k12.ca.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	444
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	269
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	83

* 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 87

Grade 1 75

Grade 2 63

Grade 3 76

Grade 4 64

Grade 5 79