LA MESA DALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
La Mesa Dale Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the La Mesa-Spring Valley school district, located in La Mesa, CA with about 466 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th 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 16 teachers, La Mesa Dale Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 29:1. 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.
La Mesa Dale Elementary is a public school serving students in grades TK–6, located in the La Mesa-Spring Valley School District. Situated in a residential area of La Mesa, California, the school is known for its focus on providing a foundational academic experience. It operates with a commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment, emphasizing core curriculum subjects like English language arts, mathematics, and science, while also incorporating programs designed to develop students' social-emotional skills and character.
As part of a community-focused school district, La Mesa Dale typically places a high value on parent involvement and collaboration between educators and families. The school strives to create an inclusive atmosphere that meets the diverse needs of its student body, utilizing various instructional strategies to support academic growth and prepare students for their transition to middle school. With its established presence in the neighborhood, the school serves as a central hub for the local community, promoting both individual student success and active civic participation.
For more information, contact La Mesa Dale Elementary at (619) 668-5740 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
La Mesa, CA 91941-5214
(619) 668-5740
LA MESA DALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in La Mesa, CA with about 466 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- La Mesa-Spring Valley
- Total Students:
- 466
- Teachers:
- 16
- 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 466 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 43.3%
- Black or African American
- 17.4%
- White
- 17.2%
- Two or more races
- 14.8%
- Asian
- 6.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.9%
- Female
- 48.1%
- Male
- 51.9%
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.