MESA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Mesa Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Covina-Valley Unified school district, located in West Covina, CA with about 688 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 28 teachers, Mesa Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 24:1. 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.

Mesa Elementary School, located in West Covina, California, is a public elementary school serving students within the Covina-Valley Unified School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence, character development, and the cultivation of essential 21st-century skills. By offering a comprehensive curriculum, Mesa Elementary aims to prepare its diverse student body for future success while encouraging a sense of community and civic responsibility among its learners.

The school places a strong emphasis on student engagement and academic growth through a variety of instructional strategies and extracurricular opportunities. Beyond core academics, Mesa Elementary prioritizes the social-emotional well-being of its students, often implementing programs designed to build confidence, collaboration, and a positive school culture. With a focus on home-school communication and active parent involvement, the school strives to create a partnership between educators and families to ensure that every student is provided with the resources and encouragement needed to reach their full potential.

For more information, contact Mesa Elementary at (626) 974-4600 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

409 S. Barranca St.
West Covina, CA 91791-2209
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MESA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in West Covina, CA with about 688 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
688
Teachers:
28.5
NSLP Status:1
No
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 688 students

Hispanic/Latino
65.1%
Asian
17.6%
White
13.4%
Black or African American
2.2%
Two or more races
1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%

Female
49.7%
Male
50.3%

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.