Frank Paul Elementary

638 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Frank Paul Elementary School is a public school located in Salinas, California, serving students in grades TK through 6. As part of the Alisal Union School District, the school is situated in a high-density urban environment and primarily serves a diverse, predominantly Hispanic/Latino student population. The school is known for its commitment to providing a supportive learning environment, with a strong emphasis on English Language Development (ELD) and fostering academic growth in core subjects like literacy and mathematics.

Beyond the classroom, Frank Paul Elementary focuses on the holistic development of its students by offering various enrichment programs and community-oriented initiatives. The school strives to bridge the achievement gap by utilizing data-driven instruction and collaborative teaching strategies to meet the specific needs of its learners. By maintaining a focus on building positive relationships between staff, students, and families, the school aims to create a safe, inclusive atmosphere that prepares its elementary students for success in middle school and beyond.

638

Total Students

26.5

Full-Time Teachers

24.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Frank Paul Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	622
Black	1
Asian	5
Two or More	4
American Indian	1

Hispanic
622 (97.5%)
White
5 (0.8%)
Asian
5 (0.8%)
Two or More
4 (0.6%)
Black
1 (0.2%)
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:	Alisal Union
Phone:	(831)753-5740
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	638
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	552
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* 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 139

Grade 1 89

Grade 2 76

Grade 3 79

Grade 4 83

Grade 5 94

Grade 6 78