School Profile
Facility
Ramona Elementary School has been educating students since 1896 making it the most historic school in the Ramona Unified School District. It is located in the rural community of Ramona, California approximately forty miles northeast of San Diego. The current facility was built in the early 1940s with major additions in the 1950s. Relocatable classrooms were later added to create a school of 37 classrooms, including the district's special education pre-school. In the center of campus are the media center, home to the library, computer lab, and offices for various support services. The cafeteria/multi-purpose facility, which sits at the far end of campus, was once the sole cafeteria for the only local high school as well as Ramona Elementary School.
Student Demographics
Ramona Elementary School is a Tile I site. In October of 2022, there were 375 students enrolled in TK-6th grade. Of these 375 students, 29% white, 66% Hispanic/Latino, 1.06% African American, 0.27% American Indian and 0.27% Pacific Islander.
Our enrollment serves TK through 6th grade as well as a district-wide pre-school program for pre-school students with special needs and an Intensive Outpatient Program for students in grades 1-6. 36% of our students are classified as English Language Learners and 60% of our students are classified as Socioeconomically Disadvantaged.
Staff
Ramona Elementary School is comprised of a staff of 67. We have 15 general education certificated teachers and 12 additional certificated teachers supporting student needs. We also have a part-time music teacher. Our classified staff includes office staff, custodial staff, campus supervision, para-educators for special education, and bilingual support.
District/Community Resources
The school site is located adjacent to the Ramona Unified District Office and to Montecito Alternative High School. Community member support is evident through our partnership with Vista Hill services, Oasis Reading Tutors, and local service departments and businesses. Our PTA and ELAC support our families by providing information and opportunities to participate in the school community.