Altadena Elementary

altadena.pusd.us

457 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Altadena Elementary School, located in the heart of Altadena, California, is a public school within the Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD). The school serves students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade and is well-regarded for its commitment to providing a nurturing and inclusive environment. As a neighborhood anchor, the school emphasizes a well-rounded academic curriculum while fostering a strong sense of community among students, parents, and local stakeholders.

The school is particularly known for its diverse academic programs and dedicated staff who strive to meet the individual needs of their students. Beyond core subjects, Altadena Elementary often integrates enrichment opportunities and community engagement initiatives to support social-emotional development. By maintaining a focus on collaborative learning and academic achievement, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

457

Total Students

17.5

Full-Time Teachers

26.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Altadena Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	95
Hispanic	216
Black	74
Asian	15
Two or More	57

Hispanic
216 (47.3 %)
White
95 (20.8 %)
Black
74 (16.2 %)
Two or More
57 (12.5 %)
Asian
15 (3.3 %)

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:	Pasadena Unified
Phone:	(626)396-5650
Website:	http://altadena.pusd.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	457
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	26.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	252
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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 71

Grade 1 84

Grade 2 91

Grade 3 71

Grade 4 77

Grade 5 63