Alvarado Elementary

aes.mynhusd.org/

667 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Alvarado Elementary School, located on Fredi Street in Union City, California, is a public school serving students within the New Haven Unified School District. As a foundational part of the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering academic growth and personal development for its diverse student body. It emphasizes a supportive learning environment where educators aim to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond by focusing on core academic standards and social-emotional learning.

The school is known for its commitment to inclusive education and community involvement, often acting as a hub for local families. With a focus on providing equitable access to resources, Alvarado Elementary implements various programs designed to challenge students at all levels while maintaining a strong emphasis on literacy and mathematics. Through its partnership with parents and the broader Union City community, the school strives to cultivate a safe, collaborative atmosphere that encourages curiosity and long-term academic achievement.

667

Total Students

25.7

Full-Time Teachers

26.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Alvarado Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	43
Hispanic	160
Black	27
Asian	342
Two or More	75
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	19

Asian
342 (51.3%)
Hispanic
160 (24.0%)
Two or More
75 (11.2%)
White
43 (6.4%)
Black
27 (4.0%)
Pacific Islander
19 (2.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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:	New Haven Unified
Phone:	(510)471-1039
Website:	http://aes.mynhusd.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	667
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	26.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	282
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	94

* 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 160

Grade 1 89

Grade 2 97

Grade 3 109

Grade 4 109

Grade 5 103