El Portal Elementary

www.ljsd.org/schools/elportal

488 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

El Portal Elementary School is located in La Habra, California, and serves as a key part of the La Habra City School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, El Portal aims to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond, encouraging critical thinking, creativity, and a lifelong passion for discovery.

The school maintains a strong connection with the local community, emphasizing collaboration between parents, teachers, and staff to ensure student success. El Portal utilizes modern instructional practices and resources to meet the diverse needs of its student population, often highlighting programs that encourage character development and school spirit. Through its dedicated faculty and commitment to educational excellence, the school strives to create a safe and welcoming space where every student is empowered to reach their full potential.

488

Total Students

20.2

Full-Time Teachers

24.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for El Portal Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	93
Hispanic	325
Black	4
Asian	35
Two or More	30
American Indian	1

Hispanic
325 (66.6 %)
White
93 (19.1 %)
Asian
35 (7.2 %)
Two or More
30 (6.1 %)
Black
4 (0.8 %)
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)902-4211
Website:	http://www.ljsd.org/schools/elportal
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	488
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	201
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	93

* 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 76

Grade 1 62

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 55

Grade 4 74

Grade 5 95

Grade 6 65