JOSEPH A. GASCON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Joseph A. Gascon Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Montebello Unified school district, located in Los Angeles, CA with about 805 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 32 teachers, Joseph A. Gascon 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.

Joseph A. Gascon Elementary is a public school located in Los Angeles, California, serving students within the Montebello Unified School District. The school provides a foundational educational environment focused on the academic and social development of its elementary-aged student body. As part of a larger district, the school aims to offer a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for middle school through classroom instruction and various support services tailored to the needs of the local community.

The school functions as a community hub on South Leonard Street, emphasizing a structured learning environment that promotes student engagement and achievement. By aligning with the standards and goals of the Montebello Unified School District, Joseph A. Gascon Elementary works to foster a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to develop critical thinking skills and core competencies in essential subject areas. For more detailed information regarding their specific academic programs, enrollment procedures, or school calendar, interested families are encouraged to visit the official district website.

For more information, contact Joseph A. Gascon Elementary at (323) 721-2025 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

630 S. Leonard St.
Los Angeles, CA 90022-3508
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JOSEPH A. GASCON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Los Angeles, CA with about 805 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Montebello Unified
Total Students:
805
Teachers:
32.5
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 805 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending JOSEPH A. GASCON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 99% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
98.5%
Two or more races
0.9%
Black or African American
0.4%
Asian
0.2%

Female
50.4%
Male
49.6%

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.