Manzanita Elementary

442 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Manzanita Elementary School is a public school located in Covina, California, serving students as part of the Covina-Valley Unified School District. The school is committed to fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of lifelong learners. By providing a comprehensive curriculum supported by dedicated educators, the school focuses on equipping students with the essential skills and foundational knowledge necessary to succeed in their future academic endeavors.

Beyond its core academic program, Manzanita Elementary prioritizes community engagement and character development. The school encourages active involvement from families and the local community to create a supportive network that enhances the educational experience. Through a variety of activities and a focus on core values, the school strives to nurture responsible citizens who are prepared to contribute positively to their community.

442

Total Students

18.5

Full-Time Teachers

23.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Manzanita Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	13
Hispanic	393
Black	5
Asian	27
Two or More	4

Hispanic
393 (88.9 %)
Asian
27 (6.1 %)
White
13 (2.9 %)
Black
5 (1.1 %)
Two or More
4 (0.9 %)

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)472-7640
Website:	http://manzanita.c-vusd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	442
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	195
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	72

* 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 101

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 76

Grade 3 64

Grade 4 67

Grade 5 71