Snelling-Merced Falls Elementary

Snelling-Merced Falls Union Elementary
16099 North Highway 59
Snelling, CA 95369
55 Students
Elementary School K - 8th
School Overview
Snelling-Merced Falls Elementary is a small, rural public school located in the historic community of Snelling, California. Serving students in the Snelling-Merced Falls Union Elementary School District, the school prides itself on maintaining a close-knit, family-oriented atmosphere. Because of its size, the school is able to offer a personalized learning environment where educators can focus on the individual needs of each student, fostering a sense of community and academic support that is characteristic of smaller, isolated agricultural districts.

The school serves as the educational hub for the surrounding Merced County area, balancing traditional academic instruction with a commitment to student well-being and character development. By leveraging its rural setting, the school often promotes hands-on learning and strong partnerships between parents, staff, and the local community. As a cornerstone of the town, Snelling-Merced Falls Elementary remains dedicated to preparing its students for success in secondary education while preserving the tight-knit culture of the Snelling area.
55
Total Students
5.0
Full-Time Teachers
11.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
85.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    29 (52.7%)
  • White
    23 (41.8%)
  • Two or More
    3 (5.5%)
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: Snelling-Merced Falls Union Elementary
Phone: (209)563-6414
Website: http://www.snelling.k12.ca.us/
Grade Range: K - 8th
Total Students: 55
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 5.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 40
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 7

* 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 5
Grade 2 5
Grade 3 9
Grade 4 2
Grade 5 6
Grade 6 6
Grade 7 10
Grade 8 4
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Washington Elementary
Merced River Union Elementary
295 Students
4402 West Oakdale Rd.
Winton, CA 95388 (9.2 miles away)
Elementary School K - 8th