J. Marion Roynon Elementary

841 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

J. Marion Roynon Elementary, located in La Verne, California, is a public school serving students in the Bonita Unified School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on academic excellence, character development, and the overall social-emotional growth of its students. With a strong emphasis on core subjects, the faculty and staff work to create a structured yet nurturing classroom atmosphere that prepares young learners for middle school and beyond.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Roynon Elementary is characterized by a strong sense of community involvement and parent participation. The school often organizes events and activities that encourage collaboration between teachers, students, and families, aiming to build a tight-knit neighborhood identity. By prioritizing both educational standards and a well-rounded student experience, J. Marion Roynon strives to be a cornerstone of the La Verne community, helping children develop the foundational skills and values necessary for future success.

841

Total Students

34.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for J. Marion Roynon Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	159
Hispanic	529
Black	22
Asian	78
Two or More	51
American Indian	2

Hispanic
529 (62.9 %)
White
159 (18.9 %)
Asian
78 (9.3 %)
Two or More
51 (6.1 %)
Black
22 (2.6 %)
American Indian
2 (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:	Bonita Unified
Phone:	(909)971-8207
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	841
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	342
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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 222

Grade 1 130

Grade 2 125

Grade 3 127

Grade 4 112

Grade 5 125