Ben Lomond Elementary

420 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Ben Lomond Elementary, located in Covina, California, is a public school serving students within the Covina-Valley Unified School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment where academic excellence and personal growth are prioritized. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, Ben Lomond aims to prepare its diverse student body for future success while encouraging them to become responsible and engaged members of their community.

The school emphasizes the importance of collaboration between educators, parents, and students to create a strong educational foundation. With a focus on modern teaching practices and social-emotional development, Ben Lomond Elementary strives to provide a nurturing atmosphere where children feel safe to explore their interests, develop critical thinking skills, and build lasting friendships. Their school culture is built on a commitment to academic achievement and character development, ensuring that each student receives the guidance needed to reach their full potential.

420

Total Students

19.5

Full-Time Teachers

21.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ben Lomond Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	19
Hispanic	332
Black	21
Asian	37
Two or More	10
American Indian	1

Hispanic
332 (79.0 %)
Asian
37 (8.8 %)
Black
21 (5.0 %)
White
19 (4.5 %)
Two or More
10 (2.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Covina-Valley Unified
Phone:	(626)974-4101
Website:	http://benlomond.c-vusd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	420
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	302
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	78

* 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 104

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 62

Grade 5 64