J. E. VAN WIG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

J. E. Van Wig Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Bassett Unified school district, located in La Puente, CA with about 425 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 17 teachers, J. E. Van Wig Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 25:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

J. E. Van Wig Elementary School is a public elementary school located in La Puente, California, serving students within the Bassett Unified School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive academic environment that emphasizes core foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and science. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for middle school success while encouraging personal growth and social-emotional development.

Beyond the classroom, J. E. Van Wig places a significant emphasis on community engagement and the involvement of families in the educational process. The school actively works to create a collaborative atmosphere, offering various programs and resources designed to support student achievement and well-being. With a dedicated staff and a focus on inclusivity, the school strives to provide a safe, nurturing space where students from various backgrounds are encouraged to reach their full potential and become active, responsible members of their community.

For more information, contact J. E. Van Wig Elementary at (626) 931-8000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1151 N. Van Wig Ave.
La Puente, CA 91746-1328
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J. E. VAN WIG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in La Puente, CA with about 425 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Bassett Unified
Total Students:
425
Teachers:
17
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Provision 2
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 425 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending J. E. VAN WIG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 94% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
93.6%
Asian
5.4%
Black or African American
0.7%
White
0.2%

Female
46.8%
Male
53.2%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.