KWIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Kwis Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Hacienda la Puente Unified school district, located in Hacienda Heights, CA with about 310 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 12 teachers, Kwis 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.
Kwis Elementary School is a public elementary school located in the Hacienda Heights community of California, serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Hacienda La Puente Unified School District, the school is known for its commitment to academic achievement and providing a supportive, community-focused learning environment. The campus emphasizes a well-rounded education that incorporates core academic subjects alongside enrichment programs designed to foster both intellectual and social-emotional growth in its diverse student population.
The school benefits from its location in a residential area of Hacienda Heights, which helps facilitate strong parental involvement and a collaborative atmosphere between families and staff. Kwis Elementary places a high priority on maintaining high standards for student conduct and academic excellence, often utilizing modern instructional strategies to prepare students for middle school success. Through its combination of dedicated faculty, active parent-teacher organizations, and a focus on inclusivity, the school strives to create a safe and nurturing space where students are encouraged to reach their full potential.
For more information, contact Kwis Elementary at (626) 933-2100 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Hacienda Heights, CA 91745-3331
(626) 933-2100
KWIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Hacienda Heights, CA with about 310 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Hacienda la Puente Unified
- Total Students:
- 310
- Teachers:
- 12.2
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 310 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending KWIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 90% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 90.3%
- Asian
- 7.1%
- White
- 1.6%
- Black or African American
- 1.0%
- Female
- 48.7%
- Male
- 51.3%
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.