Spreckels Elementary

Fourth St. and Hatton Ave.
Spreckels, CA 93962

529 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Spreckels Elementary School is a historic educational institution located at the intersection of Fourth Street and Hatton Avenue in the small, unincorporated community of Spreckels, California. Situated in a town originally built as a company town for the Spreckels Sugar Company, the school reflects the rich agricultural and industrial heritage of the Salinas Valley. It serves as a central hub for the local community, maintaining a small-town atmosphere while providing foundational education for children in the surrounding area.

As part of the Salinas City Elementary School District, the school is known for its strong emphasis on fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages both academic achievement and social development. Its location in the heart of the historic district provides students with a unique connection to local history and a quiet, residential setting conducive to study. The school remains an integral part of the fabric of Spreckels, committed to preparing its students for success in their future academic endeavors.

529

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

19.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Spreckels Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	221
Hispanic	232
Asian	18
Two or More	57
American Indian	1

Hispanic
232 (43.9%)
White
221 (41.8%)
Two or More
57 (10.8%)
Asian
18 (3.4%)
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:	Spreckels Union Elementary
Phone:	(831)455-1831
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	529
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	101
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 105

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 86

Grade 3 87

Grade 4 88

Grade 5 89