Dr. Oscar F. Loya Elementary

(831)751-1945

573 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Oscar F. Loya Elementary School, located on Cougar Drive in Salinas, California, is a public school serving students in the Alisal Union School District. Situated in a residential area of East Salinas, the school plays a central role in the local community, providing foundational education for elementary-aged children. As part of the Alisal Union district, the school focuses on creating an inclusive learning environment that addresses the diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds of its student population, with a strong emphasis on core academics and social-emotional development.

The school is well-known for its mascot, the "Cougar," which fosters a sense of school spirit and identity among students and staff. Like many schools in the region, Loya Elementary prioritizes literacy and mathematics while striving to provide support services that help students overcome socioeconomic barriers. Through dedicated faculty and various enrichment programs, the school aims to prepare its students for middle school success and long-term academic achievement within the Salinas community.

573

Total Students

26.5

Full-Time Teachers

21.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dr. Oscar F. Loya Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	562
Asian	8
Two or More	1

Hispanic
562 (98.1%)
Asian
8 (1.4%)
White
2 (0.3%)
Two or More
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)751-1945
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	573
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	443
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	68

* 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 118

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 79

Grade 3 71

Grade 4 76

Grade 5 78

Grade 6 84