Christa McAuliffe

358 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Christa McAuliffe Elementary, located in Saratoga, California, is a highly-regarded public school within the Saratoga Union School District. Named in honor of the teacher-astronaut who perished in the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster, the school serves students from kindergarten through fifth grade. It is widely recognized for its strong academic curriculum, dedicated teaching staff, and a community-oriented environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and character development.

The school is frequently noted for its high academic achievement and its commitment to fostering a supportive, inclusive atmosphere. Beyond standard classroom instruction, Christa McAuliffe Elementary often integrates project-based learning and enrichment opportunities that encourage students to explore science, technology, and the arts. Supported by an active Parent Teacher Association (PTA), the school benefits from robust community involvement, providing students with a well-rounded educational experience in a tranquil and focused suburban setting.

358

Total Students

18.1

Full-Time Teachers

19.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

9.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Christa McAuliffe
Demographic	Student Count
White	117
Hispanic	31
Black	1
Asian	156
Two or More	53

Asian
156 (43.6%)
White
117 (32.7%)
Two or More
53 (14.8%)
Hispanic
31 (8.7%)
Black
1 (0.3%)

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:	Cupertino Union
Phone:	(408)253-4696
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	358
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	22
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 53

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 44

Grade 4 50

Grade 5 51

Grade 6 23

Grade 7 17

Grade 8 27