WESLEY GAINES

Wesley Gaines is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Paramount Unified school district, located in Paramount, CA with about 430 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 3rd 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 19 teachers, Wesley Gaines has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. 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.

Based on the address provided, this location corresponds to **Wesley Gaines Elementary School**, which is part of the **Paramount Unified School District** in Paramount, California.

Wesley Gaines Elementary serves a diverse community of students in the Paramount area, generally catering to grades TK through 5th. As a public institution within the Paramount Unified School District, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic curriculum that aligns with California state standards. The school’s environment is typically structured to foster early childhood development, foundational literacy, and mathematical proficiency, while also emphasizing social-emotional learning to support student well-being.

Like many schools in the district, Wesley Gaines emphasizes community involvement and parent engagement as key components of student success. The campus is integrated into the residential fabric of Paramount, often serving as a central hub for neighborhood families. The school works to provide a safe and inclusive environment, utilizing various district resources and instructional strategies to address the diverse learning needs of its student population and prepare them for success in middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact Wesley Gaines at (562) 602-8012 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.