Cunningham Elementary

597 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Cunningham Elementary School is a public school located in Turlock, California, serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Turlock Unified School District, the school is recognized for its commitment to academic development and social-emotional growth. It provides a structured learning environment where staff focus on building strong foundational skills in core subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science, while also fostering a sense of community among students and families.

Beyond the classroom, Cunningham Elementary emphasizes the importance of a well-rounded education by offering various activities and support systems designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population. The school is known for its neighborhood-focused atmosphere, where parental involvement and community engagement are encouraged to help create a supportive campus culture. By prioritizing both educational excellence and character development, Cunningham Elementary strives to prepare its students for a successful transition to middle school and beyond.

597

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cunningham Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	56
Hispanic	477
Black	9
Asian	32
Two or More	19
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
477 (79.9%)
White
56 (9.4%)
Asian
32 (5.4%)
Two or More
19 (3.2%)
Black
9 (1.5%)
American Indian
3 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
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:	Turlock Unified
Phone:	(350)206-2700
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	597
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	443
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	31

* 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 89

Grade 1 75

Grade 2 85

Grade 3 85

Grade 4 88

Grade 5 83

Grade 6 92