LA MIRADA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

La Mirada Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the San Ysidro Elementary school district, located in San Ysidro, CA with about 424 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 20 teachers, La Mirada Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. 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 Mirada Elementary School, located in San Ysidro, California, is a public school serving the local community as part of the San Ysidro School District. Situated just north of the U.S.-Mexico border, the school functions within a unique binational cultural context, emphasizing academic growth and community engagement for its diverse student body. Its location on Avenida de la Madrid places it at the heart of a vibrant neighborhood, where it plays a critical role in providing foundational education to elementary-aged children in the region.

The school is dedicated to preparing its students for future academic success by fostering an environment that balances rigorous learning with support services tailored to the needs of its community. By aligning with the broader goals of the San Ysidro School District, La Mirada focuses on literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development. For parents and community members interested in specific programs, academic calendars, or enrollment procedures, the school maintains an active presence through the district’s official website at http://www.sysd.k12.ca.us.

For more information, contact La Mirada Elementary at (619) 428-4424 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

222 Avenida de la Madrid
San Ysidro, CA 92173-1508
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LA MIRADA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in San Ysidro, CA with about 424 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
424
Teachers:
20
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
6th 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 424 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending LA MIRADA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 97% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
96.7%
Asian
1.2%
Black or African American
1.2%
Two or more races
0.7%
White
0.2%

Female
49.5%
Male
50.5%

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.