Santa Clara Elementary

20030 East Telegraph Rd.
Santa Paula, CA 93060

www.santaclaraesd.org

53 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Santa Clara Elementary is a public school located in Santa Paula, California, serving students in grades TK through 5. Situated on East Telegraph Road, the school operates within the Santa Paula Unified School District. It is known for fostering a supportive, community-centered environment that focuses on providing a strong academic foundation in core subjects such as reading, writing, and mathematics, while also emphasizing social-emotional development and student character.

The school is dedicated to preparing its diverse student body for middle school and beyond by utilizing a blend of traditional instruction and modern educational resources. Santa Clara Elementary actively encourages parental involvement and community engagement, viewing the collaboration between families and staff as a vital component of student success. Through its structured programs and commitment to academic excellence, the school strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where every child is empowered to reach their full potential.

Total Students

2.5

Full-Time Teachers

21.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

17.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Santa Clara Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	27
Hispanic	24
Two or More	2

White
27 (50.9%)
Hispanic
24 (45.3%)
Two or More
2 (3.8%)

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 Clara Elementary
Phone:	(805)525-4573
Website:	http://www.santaclaraesd.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	53
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	2.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	9
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 8

Grade 1 6

Grade 2 6

Grade 3 10

Grade 4 8

Grade 5 8

Grade 6 7