POTRERO HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Potrero Heights Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Montebello Unified school district, located in South San Gabriel, CA with about 385 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 16 teachers, Potrero Heights 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.

Potrero Heights Elementary School is a public K-5 institution located in South San Gabriel, California, and is part of the Montebello Unified School District. The school serves a diverse local community and is committed to providing a structured academic environment that emphasizes core foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and science. By focusing on student engagement and character development, the school aims to prepare its young learners for a successful transition into middle school and beyond.

Beyond standard academics, Potrero Heights strives to foster a supportive campus culture that encourages parent involvement and community collaboration. The school leverages the resources of the Montebello Unified School District to offer various educational programs and support services designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body. For families seeking more specific information regarding current curriculum offerings, extracurricular activities, or enrollment procedures, the school’s official portal through the district website serves as the primary hub for administrative updates and resources.

For more information, contact Potrero Heights Elementary at (626) 307-7010 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.