Suva Elementary

www.montebello.k12.ca.us/

617 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Suva Elementary School, located in Bell Gardens, California, is a public school serving students in the Montebello Unified School District. The school is committed to providing a foundational education that emphasizes academic achievement, personal growth, and character development. By fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment, the school strives to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and academic excellence, utilizing the resources of the Montebello Unified School District to provide students with a well-rounded curriculum. Through dedicated teaching staff and a focus on essential skills, Suva Elementary works to ensure that every student has the tools necessary to succeed in a rapidly changing world. Its location in Bell Gardens makes it a vital hub for neighborhood families, acting as a collaborative space where educators and parents work together to support student success.

617

Total Students

32.4

Full-Time Teachers

19.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Suva Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	607
Two or More	8

Hispanic
607 (98.4 %)
Two or More
8 (1.3 %)
White
2 (0.3 %)

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:	Montebello Unified
Phone:	(562)927-1827
Website:	http://www.montebello.k12.ca.us/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	617
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	428
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	32

* 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 99

Grade 1 80

Grade 2 101

Grade 3 99

Grade 4 113

Grade 5 125