Oak Mesa Elementary

566 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Oak Mesa Elementary School, located in the city of La Verne, California, is a key institution within the Bonita Unified School District. Serving students in transitional kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to fostering a supportive and academically rigorous environment. The campus is designed to encourage both intellectual curiosity and social-emotional growth, with a curriculum that balances core subjects like literacy and mathematics with opportunities for creative exploration.

Beyond its academic focus, Oak Mesa is recognized for its strong sense of community and parent involvement. The school maintains a collaborative atmosphere, often supported by active parent-teacher organizations that enhance the student experience through enrichment programs, events, and resources. By prioritizing a well-rounded education and maintaining high standards for student conduct, Oak Mesa Elementary strives to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond.

566

Total Students

23.2

Full-Time Teachers

24.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Oak Mesa Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	208
Hispanic	179
Black	5
Asian	118
Two or More	55
Pacific Islander	1

White
208 (36.7 %)
Hispanic
179 (31.6 %)
Asian
118 (20.8 %)
Two or More
55 (9.7 %)
Black
5 (0.9 %)
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:	Bonita Unified
Phone:	(909)971-8209
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	566
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	132
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 95

Grade 1 96

Grade 2 91

Grade 3 90

Grade 4 101

Grade 5 93