Marguerita Elementary

1603 S. Marguerita Ave.
Alhambra, CA 91803

www.ausd.us

491 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Marguerita Elementary School is a public K-8 school located in Alhambra, California, and is part of the Alhambra Unified School District (AUSD). Known for its academic focus and diverse student body, the school serves a significant portion of the local community by providing a comprehensive educational experience that spans from the primary grades through middle school. The campus is characterized by its commitment to fostering both intellectual growth and social development, offering a structured environment that prepares students for the transition to high school.

The school benefits from being part of the broader Alhambra Unified network, which emphasizes student achievement, technological integration, and community engagement. As an AUSD school, Marguerita Elementary utilizes a curriculum aligned with state standards, often supported by various extracurricular activities and programs designed to enrich the student experience. For families looking for specific information regarding enrollment, school calendars, or detailed academic performance data, the district’s official website provides centralized resources to help parents stay connected with the school’s ongoing initiatives and campus news.

491

Total Students

21.3

Full-Time Teachers

23.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Marguerita Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	8
Hispanic	294
Black	3
Asian	175
Two or More	11

Hispanic
294 (59.9 %)
Asian
175 (35.6 %)
Two or More
11 (2.2 %)
White
8 (1.6 %)
Black
3 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Alhambra Unified
Phone:	(626)943-3620
Website:	http://www.ausd.us
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	491
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	225
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 41

Grade 1 39

Grade 2 44

Grade 3 36

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 61

Grade 6 64

Grade 7 88

Grade 8 60