At a glance
Reported students
573
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
26.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
21.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California elementary enrollment
73rd percentile
Compared with 5,927 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
584
Dr. Oscar F. Loya Elementary: 573 reported students.
State peer staffing position
40th percentile
21.6:1 reported; state peer median 22.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 616
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Student–teacher ratio
- 20.5:1
What the reported data says about Dr. Oscar F. Loya Elementary
Dr. Oscar F. Loya Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–06 in Salinas. It is one of 13 current school records connected to Alisal Union. NCES reports 573 students for 2024–25.
Among 5,927 elementary schools in California with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 455 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 73rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 21.6:1, close to the California median of 22.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (98.1%) and Asian (1.4%). English learners represent 59.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Dr. Oscar F. Loya Elementary
- 1How do the reported 21.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 26.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 59.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 89.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.08
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0.3%
- Hispanic98.1%
- Black0%
- Asian1.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Alisal Union
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy
Elementary · Grades KG–06
577 reported students
Bardin Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
559 reported students
Alisal Community
Elementary · Grades KG–06
591 reported students
Creekside Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
534 reported students
Virginia Rocca Barton Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
526 reported students
Cesar E. Chavez Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
628 reported students
Public schools near Dr. Oscar F. Loya Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monte Bella Elementary Elementary · Alisal Union | KG–06 | 812 | 0.5 mi |
| Cesar E. Chavez Elementary Elementary · Alisal Union | KG–06 | 628 | 0.5 mi |
| Alisal Community Elementary · Alisal Union | KG–06 | 591 | 0.7 mi |
| Frank Paul Elementary Elementary · Alisal Union | KG–06 | 638 | 0.8 mi |
| Bardin Elementary Elementary · Alisal Union | KG–06 | 559 | 1.1 mi |
| Virginia Rocca Barton Elementary Elementary · Alisal Union | KG–06 | 526 | 1.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Dr. Oscar F. Loya Elementary
What grades does Dr. Oscar F. Loya Elementary serve?
Dr. Oscar F. Loya Elementary reports grades KG–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Alisal Union.
How many students attend Dr. Oscar F. Loya Elementary?
Dr. Oscar F. Loya Elementary reported 573 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 73rd percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 616 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Dr. Oscar F. Loya Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 21.6:1, based on 573 students and 26.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 22.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Dr. Oscar F. Loya Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Dr. Oscar F. Loya Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Alisal Union attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Dr. Oscar F. Loya Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
89.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Dr. Oscar F. Loya Elementary in?
Dr. Oscar F. Loya Elementary is part of Alisal Union, based in Salinas, CA, which operates 13 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Dr. Oscar F. Loya Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Monte Bella Elementary (0.5 mi), Cesar E. Chavez Elementary (0.5 mi), Alisal Community (0.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.