Los Molinos Elementary

3112 Las Marias Ave.
Hacienda Heights, CA 91745

500 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Los Molinos Elementary School is a public school located in Hacienda Heights, California, serving students within the Hacienda La Puente Unified School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive community environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. It offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to meet state standards while promoting foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and science, often complemented by various enrichment activities and programs that cater to the diverse needs of its student body.

Beyond academics, Los Molinos Elementary places a strong focus on school culture and parental involvement. The staff works collaboratively with families to create a safe and inclusive learning atmosphere, often utilizing extracurricular opportunities and community events to encourage student participation and social-emotional well-being. By maintaining a balance between rigorous instruction and a nurturing campus climate, the school aims to prepare its young learners for successful transitions to middle school and beyond.

500

Total Students

20.0

Full-Time Teachers

25.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Los Molinos Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	25
Hispanic	306
Black	4
Asian	138
Two or More	27

Hispanic
306 (61.2 %)
Asian
138 (27.6 %)
Two or More
27 (5.4 %)
White
25 (5.0 %)
Black
4 (0.8 %)

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)933-2200
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	500
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	196
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	94

* 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 105

Grade 1 89

Grade 2 75

Grade 3 81

Grade 4 81

Grade 5 69