Pio Pico Elementary

Pio Pico Elementary School is the best school in Santa Ana that serves 447 students in grades K–6 having 22 full-time teachers. About 14% of students were good at math, and 21% were good at reading. The student to teacher ratio is 22:1. The school has 51% girls and 49% boys. 89% of the students at the school come from low-income families. Most of the time, students from Pio Pico go on to middle and high schools nearby, like Segerstrom High School and Santa Ana High School. Both of these schools have graduates who have done well in sports and community leadership. 3-bedroom rental homes in Santa Ana usually cost between $3,000 and $4,000 a month, depending on where they are, how big they are, and what amenities they have.

The academy is putting on a number of "Matematicas con Familia" (Math with Family) workshops. The next session will be on Thursday, January 22, from 8:15 AM to 9:45 AM.

Q1. Does the school serve breakfast and lunch?

Ans: Yes, there are meal services every day.

Q2. Are meals available for free or at a lower cost?

Ans: Families who qualify can apply for programs that help with meals.

Q3. Is there transportation available?

Ans: Students who qualify can get transportation.

Q4. How do teachers grade students' work?

Ans: Students take state tests and tests in their own classrooms.

Q5. What kinds of help with schoolwork are there?

Ans: Programs for intervention and enrichment help students do well in school.