Maryland Avenue Elementary

5400 Maryland Ave.
La Mesa, CA 91941

www.lmsvschools.org

458 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Maryland Avenue Elementary School, located in the suburban community of La Mesa, California, is a public school serving students in grades TK–6 as part of the La Mesa-Spring Valley School District. The school is known for its welcoming, neighborhood-focused atmosphere and its commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment for a diverse student population. With a mission centered on academic growth and personal development, the school emphasizes foundational skills in literacy and mathematics while integrating social-emotional learning to help students build confidence and character.

Beyond the classroom, Maryland Avenue Elementary promotes a collaborative culture involving staff, students, and families. The school provides various enrichment opportunities and resources designed to engage students in a holistic education, encouraging them to become responsible and active members of their community. By maintaining strong communication between home and school, Maryland Avenue aims to ensure that every student has the tools and encouragement necessary to thrive academically and socially during their formative elementary years.

458

Total Students

20.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Maryland Avenue Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	167
Hispanic	171
Black	34
Asian	29
Two or More	56
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
171 (37.3 %)
White
167 (36.5 %)
Two or More
56 (12.2 %)
Black
34 (7.4 %)
Asian
29 (6.3 %)
Pacific Islander
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:	La Mesa-Spring Valley
Phone:	(619)668-5744
Website:	http://www.lmsvschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	458
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	211
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	53

* 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 109

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 57

Grade 4 46

Grade 5 50

Grade 6 53