Herk Bouris Elementary

34257 Kalanchoe Rd.
Lake Elsinore, CA 92532

www.menifeeusd.org

793 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Herk Bouris Elementary School is a public school located in Lake Elsinore, California, serving students as part of the Menifee Union School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and the development of strong character. By leveraging a variety of instructional strategies, the school aims to provide a well-rounded education that prepares students for success in their future academic endeavors and beyond.

Beyond its core curriculum, Herk Bouris Elementary focuses on cultivating a strong sense of community and partnership among students, staff, and parents. The school encourages active involvement in the learning process and promotes a safe, inclusive atmosphere where students are motivated to achieve their personal best. As part of the Menifee Union School District, the school aligns with broader district goals focused on high standards, technological integration, and the holistic development of every child.

793

Total Students

33.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Herk Bouris Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	237
Hispanic	385
Black	52
Asian	38
Two or More	79
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
385 (48.5 %)
White
237 (29.9 %)
Two or More
79 (10.0 %)
Black
52 (6.6 %)
Asian
38 (4.8 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Menifee Union
Phone:	(951)244-7657
Website:	http://www.menifeeusd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	793
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	321
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	129

* 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 163

Grade 1 123

Grade 2 125

Grade 3 133

Grade 4 134

Grade 5 115