Plum Canyon Elementary

www.saugususd.org

876 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Plum Canyon Elementary School is located in Saugus, California, and serves as a key campus within the Saugus Union School District. Known for its commitment to academic excellence and student development, the school fosters a collaborative environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and social-emotional learning. By integrating modern instructional strategies with a strong foundation in core subjects, Plum Canyon strives to prepare its diverse student body for future success while maintaining a supportive and inclusive campus culture.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Plum Canyon Elementary places a high value on community involvement and parental engagement. The school typically offers a variety of extracurricular activities and programs designed to enrich the educational experience, helping to build a well-rounded school community. With a dedicated staff and a focus on fostering a safe, encouraging learning environment, the school remains a prominent fixture for families living in the Saugus area.

876

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

28.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Plum Canyon Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	310
Hispanic	280
Black	48
Asian	164
Two or More	71
American Indian	3

White
310 (35.4%)
Hispanic
280 (32.0%)
Asian
164 (18.7%)
Two or More
71 (8.1%)
Black
48 (5.5%)
American Indian
3 (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:	Saugus Union
Phone:	(661)294-5365
Website:	http://www.saugususd.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	876
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	28.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	165
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	80

* 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 155

Grade 1 112

Grade 2 128

Grade 3 122

Grade 4 128

Grade 5 111

Grade 6 120