Boronda Meadows

620 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Boronda Meadows Elementary School, located in Salinas, California, is part of the Salinas City Elementary School District. Serving a diverse student population, the school focuses on providing a supportive academic environment that emphasizes foundational learning, literacy, and social-emotional development. The school’s mission centers on preparing students for future success by fostering a culture of inclusivity and collaboration among teachers, staff, and the local community.

The campus at 915 Larkin St. is situated in a residential area of North Salinas, acting as a hub for local families. In addition to its core academic curriculum, Boronda Meadows typically engages in programs designed to support student well-being and enrichment. Like many schools in the district, it prioritizes student achievement through data-driven instruction and strives to create a safe, structured space that encourages curiosity and academic growth for its elementary-aged learners.

620

Total Students

27.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

77.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Boronda Meadows
Demographic	Student Count
White	18
Hispanic	576
Black	5
Asian	3
Two or More	9
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
576 (92.9%)
White
18 (2.9%)
Two or More
9 (1.5%)
Black
5 (0.8%)
American Indian
5 (0.8%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.6%)
Asian
3 (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:	Salinas City Elementary
Phone:	(831)784-5400
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	620
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	478
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 117

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 60

Grade 3 96

Grade 4 95

Grade 5 88

Grade 6 99