J. E. Van Wig Elementary

1151 N. Van Wig Ave.
La Puente, CA 91746

vwe.bassettusd.org/

338 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

J. E. Van Wig Elementary School is a public elementary school located in La Puente, California, serving students within the Bassett Unified School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive academic environment that emphasizes core foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and science. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for middle school success while encouraging personal growth and social-emotional development.

Beyond the classroom, J. E. Van Wig places a significant emphasis on community engagement and the involvement of families in the educational process. The school actively works to create a collaborative atmosphere, offering various programs and resources designed to support student achievement and well-being. With a dedicated staff and a focus on inclusivity, the school strives to provide a safe, nurturing space where students from various backgrounds are encouraged to reach their full potential and become active, responsible members of their community.

338

Total Students

14.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for J. E. Van Wig Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	307
Black	5
Asian	24
Two or More	1

Hispanic
307 (90.8 %)
Asian
24 (7.1 %)
Black
5 (1.5 %)
White
1 (0.3 %)
Two or More
1 (0.3 %)

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)931-8000
Website:	http://vwe.bassettusd.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	338
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	285
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 52

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 43

Grade 5 51