Landmark Elementary K-5: Strong Academics, Diverse Community (2026 List)

About Landmark Elementary

Landmark Elementary is a public school in Watsonville, California, that serves students in grades K–5 in the Pajaro Valley Unified School District. The school has about 500 to 550 students and a student-teacher ratio of about 21:1, which is close to the state average for elementary schools. Most of the students are Hispanic, and more than 90% of them are in the minority. Many of them are also eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Landmark Elementary focuses on teaching reading, writing, and math as well as English Language Development programs that help students who speak more than one language. The school also teaches social-emotional skills and offers extra activities like art and physical education. About 14% of students meet math standards and about 18% meet English Language Arts standards. Typically, the district spends between $14,000 and $16,000 per student each year. Landmark Elementary is in a coastal farming community known for being family-friendly. The school continues to focus on steady academic progress while serving a diverse student body.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 14%

Reading 18%

State average proficiency is 14% in Math and 18% in Reading.

21

Full-time Teachers

18 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

405

Total Students

$95066

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 3.21%

Asian 3.95%

Hispanic 91.6%

Black 0%

Two+ Races 0.49%

Native Am. 0.25%

White

3.21%

Asian

3.95%

Hispanic

91.6%

Black

0%

Two+ Races

0.49%

Native Am.

0.25%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 405

46.42%

188 Female

53.09%

215 Male

Student Population

405 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

880 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Landmark Elementary Contact Information

Address

235 Ohlone Pkwy., Watsonville, CA, 95076

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Phone

(831) 761-7940

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Website

http://www.pvusd.net

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:15 AM to 3:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:00 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Landmark Elementary School in Watsonville recently celebrated student achievements in literacy and STEM activities, reflecting its dedication to academic excellence and well-rounded development.

FAQ

Q1: Does Landmark Elementary have a Transitional Kindergarten (TK) program?

Ans. Yes, Landmark Elementary usually offers Transitional Kindergarten to students who meet California's age requirements and the district's enrollment rules.

Q2. How can students get around?

Ans. Depending on where a student lives and whether they meet certain requirements, the district may offer transportation services. Families can call the district to find out more about specific routes.

Q3. Are there ways to learn more after school?

Ans. If there is enough money, the school may offer after-school programs that help with schoolwork, provide supervised care, and include fun activities like arts and crafts or sports.

Q4. What does Landmark Elementary do to help students with special needs?

Ans. The school follows district and state rules when it comes to providing special education services, such as Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).

Q5. How can parents keep up with what's going on at school?

Ans. Parents can keep up with what's going on through school websites, newsletters, parent-teacher conferences, and communication tools used by the district.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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