Los Altos Elementary

15565 Los Altos Dr.
Hacienda Heights, CA 91745

372 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Los Altos Elementary School, located in Hacienda Heights, California, is a public school serving students in the Hacienda La Puente Unified School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive and structured learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the development of strong character traits. With a focus on preparing students for future success, the curriculum integrates core academic subjects with enrichment opportunities, ensuring that children receive a well-rounded educational experience.

The school community is characterized by its dedication to inclusivity and active parent-teacher collaboration. By utilizing a variety of instructional strategies and modern resources, Los Altos Elementary strives to meet the diverse needs of its student body while maintaining a safe and engaging campus culture. Through various extracurricular activities and school-wide initiatives, the institution works to cultivate a sense of pride and belonging, helping students thrive both inside and outside the classroom.

372

Total Students

16.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Los Altos Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	10
Hispanic	328
Asian	26
Two or More	7
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
328 (88.2 %)
Asian
26 (7.0 %)
White
10 (2.7 %)
Two or More
7 (1.9 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (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:	Hacienda la Puente Unified
Phone:	(626)933-2300
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	372
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	193
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	69

* 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 60

Grade 1 58

Grade 2 54

Grade 3 67

Grade 4 66

Grade 5 67