Pio Pico Elementary

501 Students

Elementary School K - 7th

School Overview

Pio Pico Elementary School is a public school located in Santa Ana, California, serving a diverse student population within the Santa Ana Unified School District. As a neighborhood school, it is deeply integrated into the local community and is dedicated to providing a foundational academic experience for students in the elementary grade levels. The school focuses on building core competencies in literacy, mathematics, and social development, aiming to prepare students for success as they transition to middle school.

Like many schools in the Santa Ana Unified district, Pio Pico emphasizes inclusive education and often implements programs designed to support English Language Learners and students from various socioeconomic backgrounds. The school environment typically prioritizes a nurturing atmosphere that encourages parental involvement and community engagement. By fostering a collaborative culture between educators, families, and the surrounding neighborhood, Pio Pico Elementary seeks to create a stable learning environment that helps its students navigate the challenges of their formative years while achieving their educational potential.

501

Total Students

22.1

Full-Time Teachers

22.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pio Pico Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	498
American Indian	1

Hispanic
498 (99.4%)
White
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 Ana Unified
Phone:	(714)972-7500
Grade Range:	K - 7th
Total Students:	501
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	446
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 50

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 74

Grade 4 50

Grade 5 81

Grade 6 62

Grade 7 39

Grade 8 17

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Pio Pico Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	83
Grade 1	50
Grade 2	45
Grade 3	74
Grade 4	50
Grade 5	81
Grade 6	62
Grade 7	39
Grade 8	17

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Pio Pico Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	262	52.3%
Male	239	47.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)