Dual Language Academy of the Monterey Peninsula

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410 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

The Dual Language Academy of the Monterey Peninsula (DLAMP), located in Seaside, California, is a specialized elementary school within the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District (MPUSD). The academy is centered on a rigorous biliteracy model, designed to help students achieve high levels of academic proficiency in both English and Spanish. By integrating language instruction with core curriculum, the school aims to produce "bilingual, biliterate, and bicultural" graduates who are prepared to succeed in an increasingly globalized society.

Beyond its academic focus, DLAMP fosters a culturally inclusive environment that values the heritage and perspectives of its diverse student body. The school emphasizes character development and collaborative learning, encouraging students to become critical thinkers and compassionate community members. By combining structured language immersion with a supportive campus culture, the Dual Language Academy provides a unique educational pathway for students to develop cognitive flexibility and strong cross-cultural communication skills.

410

Total Students

18.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

77.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dual Language Academy of the Monterey Peninsula
Demographic	Student Count
White	30
Hispanic	365
Black	3
Asian	2
Two or More	7
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
365 (89.0%)
White
30 (7.3%)
Two or More
7 (1.7%)
Black
3 (0.7%)
Asian
2 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5%)
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:	Monterey Peninsula Unified
Phone:	(831)899-1100
Website:	http://dlamp-mpusd-ca.schoolloop.com/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	410
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	300
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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 79

Grade 1 60

Grade 2 46

Grade 3 29

Grade 4 41

Grade 5 29

Grade 6 47

Grade 7 41

Grade 8 38