Somis Elementary

www.somisusd.org

270 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Somis Elementary School, located in the small, unincorporated community of Somis, California, serves as the heart of the Somis Union School District. As a TK–8 institution, it prides itself on maintaining a close-knit, rural atmosphere that emphasizes personalized attention and a strong sense of community. The school draws students from the surrounding agricultural region, fostering an environment where small class sizes allow teachers to focus on individual student growth and academic achievement.

Beyond its core curriculum, Somis Elementary is known for its commitment to a well-rounded educational experience. The school integrates technology into the classroom to prepare students for modern learning demands while maintaining traditional values of respect and responsibility. By cultivating a supportive partnership between parents, staff, and the local community, Somis Elementary strives to ensure that its students are well-prepared for the transition to high school and beyond, all within a safe and nurturing campus environment.

270

Total Students

12.1

Full-Time Teachers

22.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Somis Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	50
Hispanic	215
Asian	1
Two or More	4

Hispanic
215 (79.6%)
White
50 (18.5%)
Two or More
4 (1.5%)
Asian
1 (0.4%)

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:	Somis Union
Phone:	(805)386-5711
Website:	http://www.somisusd.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	270
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	195
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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 38

Grade 1 23

Grade 2 28

Grade 3 26

Grade 4 28

Grade 5 28

Grade 6 33

Grade 7 33

Grade 8 33