Sunkist Elementary

ske.bassettusd.org/

354 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Sunkist Elementary School, located in La Puente, California, is part of the Bassett Unified School District. The school serves a diverse student population, typically ranging from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. It functions as a foundational neighborhood institution, focusing on providing core academic instruction in subjects such as English language arts, mathematics, and science, while striving to foster a supportive environment that encourages both intellectual and social-emotional growth among its young learners.

The school is characterized by its commitment to community engagement and student development, often utilizing resources provided by the Bassett Unified School District to offer intervention programs and enrichment activities. Like many schools in the area, Sunkist emphasizes the importance of inclusivity and academic preparedness, aiming to equip its students with the necessary skills to succeed as they transition into middle school. By maintaining a focus on consistent educational standards and parent involvement, Sunkist Elementary plays a central role in the daily lives of families within the La Puente community.

354

Total Students

15.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sunkist Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	317
Black	4
Asian	25
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
317 (89.5 %)
Asian
25 (7.1 %)
White
6 (1.7 %)
Black
4 (1.1 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.6 %)

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:	Bassett Unified
Phone:	(626)931-7700
Website:	http://ske.bassettusd.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	354
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	260
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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 56

Grade 1 57

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 64

Grade 5 79