Main Street Elementary

www.mainst.suesd.org

383 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Main Street Elementary is a public school located in the heart of Soquel, California, serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Soquel Union Elementary School District, the school is known for its strong sense of community and commitment to fostering a supportive, student-centered learning environment. The campus is situated in a charming, semi-rural coastal area, providing a peaceful setting that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development for its diverse student body.

The school is well-regarded for its dedicated faculty and staff who prioritize personalized instruction and inclusive practices. Beyond the standard curriculum, Main Street Elementary often integrates opportunities for enrichment and community involvement, encouraging students to become active, responsible learners. With its focus on building a solid educational foundation, the school aims to prepare children for future academic success while maintaining the close-knit, welcoming atmosphere characteristic of the Soquel community.

383

Total Students

16.5

Full-Time Teachers

23.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Main Street Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	234
Hispanic	105
Black	3
Asian	8
Two or More	29
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

White
234 (61.1%)
Hispanic
105 (27.4%)
Two or More
29 (7.6%)
Asian
8 (2.1%)
Black
3 (0.8%)
American Indian
2 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5%)

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:	Soquel Union Elementary
Phone:	(831)464-5650
Website:	http://www.mainst.suesd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	383
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	89
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 70

Grade 1 50

Grade 2 47

Grade 3 75

Grade 4 71

Grade 5 70