MELROSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Melrose Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified school district, located in Placentia, CA with about 620 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 24 teachers, Melrose 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.
Melrose Elementary School, located in Placentia, California, is a public school serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District, the school is recognized for its commitment to providing a balanced academic curriculum that emphasizes core subjects while fostering social and emotional growth. The campus environment is designed to be inclusive and supportive, aiming to prepare young learners for future success by integrating modern educational practices with a strong focus on community engagement.
Beyond its academic offerings, Melrose Elementary is known for its efforts to create a collaborative atmosphere between students, teachers, and parents. The school frequently emphasizes the importance of character development and school spirit, often hosting various extracurricular activities and family events that strengthen the bond within the local neighborhood. By prioritizing both high academic standards and a nurturing school culture, Melrose Elementary strives to be a foundational institution that helps children develop the skills and confidence necessary for their transition to middle school.
For more information, contact Melrose Elementary at (714) 986-7220 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Placentia, CA 92870-7117
(714) 986-7220
MELROSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Placentia, CA with about 620 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified
- Total Students:
- 620
- Teachers:
- 24
- 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 620 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending MELROSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 99% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 98.7%
- Black or African American
- 0.8%
- White
- 0.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 49.4%
- Male
- 50.6%
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.