Olita Elementary

950 S. Briercliff Dr.
La Habra, CA 90631

www.ljsd.org/schools/olita

433 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Olita Elementary School is a public school located in La Habra, California, and serves as part of the Lowell Joint School District. Committed to academic excellence and student development, the school offers a comprehensive educational program that emphasizes foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and science, while also fostering a supportive environment that encourages personal growth and social responsibility.

The campus is recognized for its focus on building a strong community partnership between students, teachers, and parents. By utilizing a blend of traditional instructional methods and modern technology, Olita Elementary strives to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond. For families looking for more detailed information regarding school calendars, enrollment procedures, or specific educational initiatives, the school maintains an active presence through the official Lowell Joint School District website.

433

Total Students

18.2

Full-Time Teachers

23.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Olita Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	75
Hispanic	293
Black	4
Asian	33
Two or More	24
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
293 (67.7 %)
White
75 (17.3 %)
Asian
33 (7.6 %)
Two or More
24 (5.5 %)
Black
4 (0.9 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.7 %)
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:	Lowell Joint
Phone:	(562)902-4251
Website:	http://www.ljsd.org/schools/olita
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	433
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	176
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	76

* 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 71

Grade 1 62

Grade 2 62

Grade 3 59

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 54

Grade 6 67

Grade 7 2