Central Elementary

14741 Central Ave.
Baldwin Park, CA 91706

270 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Central Elementary School is a public school located in Baldwin Park, California, serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Baldwin Park Unified School District, the institution is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that prioritizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of essential foundational skills. The school focuses on preparing its diverse student body for middle school success by implementing a curriculum aligned with state standards and encouraging active participation within the local community.

Beyond the classroom, Central Elementary emphasizes the importance of a well-rounded educational experience. The school frequently engages parents and guardians through various district initiatives and volunteer opportunities, aiming to build a strong home-school connection. By maintaining a focus on inclusivity and student-centered instruction, the school strives to create a safe, collaborative atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential and become responsible, lifelong learners.

270

Total Students

13.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Central Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	246
Black	4
Asian	19

Hispanic
246 (91.1 %)
Asian
19 (7.0 %)
Black
4 (1.5 %)
White
1 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Baldwin Park Unified
Phone:	(626)962-7915
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	270
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.8
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 53

Grade 1 39

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 33

Grade 4 59

Grade 5 34