La Joya Elementary

www.santaritaschools.org

498 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

La Joya Elementary School is a public school located in Salinas, California, and is part of the Santa Rita Union School District. Serving a diverse student population, the school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the preparation of students for success in middle school and beyond. The campus serves as a central hub for its neighborhood, prioritizing a supportive culture that values collaboration between educators, students, and families.

The school's academic approach is supported by the resources and standards of the Santa Rita Union School District, which focuses on providing a well-rounded education that incorporates literacy, mathematics, and science. By utilizing the district’s comprehensive digital and physical resources, La Joya aims to address the individual needs of its students through targeted instruction and community engagement. For families looking for specific information regarding school calendars, district policies, or upcoming events, the school maintains an active presence through its official district website.

498

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for La Joya Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	28
Hispanic	459
Black	4
Asian	2
Two or More	4
American Indian	1

Hispanic
459 (92.2%)
White
28 (5.6%)
Black
4 (0.8%)
Two or More
4 (0.8%)
Asian
2 (0.4%)
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:	Santa Rita Union Elementary
Phone:	(831)443-7216
Website:	http://www.santaritaschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	498
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	400
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	42

* 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 101

Grade 1 82

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 82

Grade 4 83

Grade 5 78