Radcliff Elementary K-5: Academic Support in Watsonville, CA (2026 List)

About Radcliff Elementary

Radcliff Elementary is a public school in Watsonville, California, that is part of the Pajaro Valley Unified School District. It serves students in grades K–5. There are about 410–420 students at the school, and there are about 20 students for every teacher. This makes it possible for structured classroom support. The majority of the students are Hispanic, with only 5% to 8% coming from other racial or ethnic groups. Many of the students come from families that don't make much money. Recent test results show that only 8% of students are good at math and only 9% are good at English Language Arts (ELA). These numbers are lower than the state averages, which means that these are areas where students need to do better in school. The amount of money the district gets is usually about the same as the amount of money it spends on each student. Radcliff Elementary's main goals are to teach kids how to read and write, do math, and help kids who are learning English. The school shows that it cares about the academic growth of all of its students and meets the needs of its diverse community.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 8%

Reading 9%

State average proficiency is 8% in Math and 9% in Reading.

21

Full-time Teachers

19 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

417

Total Students

$95066

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 2.16%

Asian 0%

Hispanic 97.84%

Black 0%

Two+ Races 0%

Native Am. 0%

White

2.16%

Asian

0%

Hispanic

97.84%

Black

0%

Two+ Races

0%

Native Am.

0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 417

52.04%

217 Female

47.96%

200 Male

Student Population

417 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

1185 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Radcliff Elementary Contact Information

Address

550 Rodriguez St., Watsonville, CA, 95076

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Phone

(831) 728-6469

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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: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 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

A few music students from the Pajaro Valley Unified School District, including performers from Ohlone Elementary, were chosen to go to an international music education workshop in Helsinki, Finland. This shows how the school is involved in learning about arts and culture from around the world.

FAQ

Q1. Does Radcliff Elementary have programs after school?

Ans. Yes, Radcliff Elementary usually has after-school programs that help kids with their homework, give them more things to do, and give them supervised free time.

Q2. Can students get around?

Ans. It depends on the district what the rules and requirements are for school transportation. Families can call the Pajaro Valley Unified School District to learn more about the bus routes and what they need to do.

Q3. What can parents do to help at Radcliff Elementary?

Ans. Joining the Parent-Teacher Association (PTA), the school site council, volunteering, and going to school events and meetings are all ways for parents to get involved.

Q4. Do students get food from school?

Ans. Yes, Radcliff Elementary School follows state and federal rules to give breakfast and lunch to students who meet the requirements.

Q5. How do families sign up a new student?

Ans. To sign up, you usually have to fill out district registration forms, show proof of residency, send in your immunization records, and send in your previous academic records through the district's enrollment office or online portal.

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

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3

ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2

SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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