LAS POSITAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Las Positas Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the La Habra City Elementary school district, located in La Habra, CA with about 453 students offering grade levels from 3rd Grade 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, Las Positas Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 26:1. 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.

Las Positas Elementary School, located in La Habra, California, serves as a core part of the La Habra City School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the cultivation of essential 21st-century skills. By prioritizing a standards-based curriculum, the faculty aims to prepare students for future success while ensuring they remain engaged and motivated throughout their elementary years.

Beyond academics, Las Positas places a strong focus on community engagement and the social-emotional well-being of its students. The school encourages active partnership between parents, staff, and the surrounding La Habra community to create a holistic educational experience. Through a variety of programs and school-wide initiatives, the institution strives to maintain a safe, welcoming campus where students are encouraged to reach their full potential and become contributing members of their community.

For more information, contact Las Positas Elementary at (562) 690-2356 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1400 S. Schwood Dr.
La Habra, CA 90631-7276
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LAS POSITAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in La Habra, CA with about 453 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
453
Teachers:
17
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
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 453 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending LAS POSITAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 89% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
89.2%
White
6.0%
Asian
3.1%
Two or more races
1.3%
Black or African American
0.4%

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.