Echo Valley Elementary

502 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Echo Valley Elementary School, located at 147 Echo Valley Road in Salinas, California, is a public elementary school serving students within the Salinas City Elementary School District. Situated in a suburban area of Monterey County, the school provides foundational education for children in grades K–6. As part of a district committed to academic growth and community engagement, the school focuses on creating a supportive environment that encourages literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development for its diverse student population.

The school is characterized by its dedication to preparing students for future academic success through a comprehensive curriculum that aligns with California state standards. Beyond core classroom instruction, Echo Valley Elementary typically emphasizes building a strong partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding Salinas community. By fostering a collaborative atmosphere and utilizing local resources, the school strives to provide its students with the essential tools and confidence needed to transition successfully into middle school.

502

Total Students

21.5

Full-Time Teachers

23.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Echo Valley Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	17
Hispanic	473
Asian	9
Two or More	3

Hispanic
473 (94.2%)
White
17 (3.4%)
Asian
9 (1.8%)
Two or More
3 (0.6%)

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:	North Monterey County Unified
Phone:	(831)663-2308
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	502
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	423
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 83

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 80

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 57

Grade 6 75