Escalona Elementary

www.escalonaelem.org

439 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Escalona Elementary School, located in the city of La Mirada, California, is a public school serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade as part of the Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District. The school is known for its commitment to providing a balanced educational environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. By fostering a supportive and inclusive atmosphere, the school aims to cultivate a lifelong love of learning while preparing young students for success in middle school and beyond.

The school’s curriculum is supported by a variety of programs and resources designed to engage students in core subjects like mathematics, literacy, and science. Beyond the classroom, Escalona Elementary prioritizes strong communication between staff, parents, and the broader La Mirada community to ensure a collaborative educational experience. With a focus on technology integration and collaborative learning, the school strives to equip students with the essential skills needed to thrive in an increasingly digital and diverse world.

439

Total Students

19.1

Full-Time Teachers

23.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Escalona Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	64
Hispanic	303
Black	5
Asian	35
Two or More	31
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
303 (69.0 %)
White
64 (14.6 %)
Asian
35 (8.0 %)
Two or More
31 (7.1 %)
Black
5 (1.1 %)
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:	Norwalk-La Mirada Unified
Phone:	(562)210-2745
Website:	http://www.escalonaelem.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	439
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	200
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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 89

Grade 1 76

Grade 2 54

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 78

Grade 5 84