Chaparral Elementary

606 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Chaparral Elementary School, located at 451 Chaparral Dr. in Claremont, California, is a highly regarded public school serving students in the Claremont Unified School District. It is well-known for its strong emphasis on academic excellence, fostering a nurturing and supportive environment that encourages both intellectual curiosity and personal growth. The school serves the local suburban community and is recognized for its dedicated teaching staff and active parent involvement, which are central pillars of its educational philosophy.

Beyond its core curriculum, Chaparral Elementary is known for cultivating a sense of community and school spirit. The campus offers various programs designed to engage students in enrichment activities, ensuring a well-rounded development that goes beyond traditional classroom instruction. As part of the Claremont school system—a district frequently celebrated for its high performance—Chaparral Elementary consistently maintains a reputation for being a premier destination for families seeking a quality K–6 education in a collaborative and inclusive setting.

606

Total Students

23.0

Full-Time Teachers

26.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Chaparral Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	178
Hispanic	222
Black	13
Asian	114
Two or More	79

Hispanic
222 (36.6 %)
White
178 (29.4 %)
Asian
114 (18.8 %)
Two or More
79 (13.0 %)
Black
13 (2.1 %)

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:	Claremont Unified
Phone:	(909)398-0305
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	606
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	26.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	135
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	57

* 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 63

Grade 1 83

Grade 2 83

Grade 3 92

Grade 4 100

Grade 5 95

Grade 6 90