Starlight Elementary

383 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Starlight Elementary School is a public school located at 225 Hammer Dr. in Watsonville, California, serving students within the Pajaro Valley Unified School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement. By providing a structured curriculum and various extracurricular opportunities, Starlight Elementary aims to prepare its diverse student body for success in their future educational endeavors.

The school benefits from being part of the larger Watsonville community, which allows for collaborative efforts between educators, parents, and local stakeholders. With a focus on inclusive practices, Starlight Elementary strives to meet the unique needs of every student, ensuring they have the resources and encouragement necessary to thrive. Through its dedication to excellence and student-centered values, the school plays a vital role in nurturing the next generation of learners in the region.

383

Total Students

17.9

Full-Time Teachers

21.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Starlight Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	374
Asian	3

Hispanic
374 (97.7%)
White
6 (1.6%)
Asian
3 (0.8%)

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:	Pajaro Valley Unified
Phone:	(831)728-6974
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	383
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	312
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	39

* 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 76

Grade 1 70

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 62

Grade 4 57

Grade 5 59

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Starlight Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	76
Grade 1	70
Grade 2	59
Grade 3	62
Grade 4	57
Grade 5	59

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Starlight Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	190	49.6%
Male	193	50.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)