Wilcox Elementary

www.montebello.k12.ca.us/

479 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Wilcox Elementary is a public school located in Montebello, California, serving students within the Montebello Unified School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive academic environment that emphasizes foundational learning, student engagement, and community involvement. By adhering to the district’s broader educational standards, Wilcox Elementary focuses on providing a well-rounded curriculum that prepares its students for success as they transition through their primary education years.

The school benefits from being part of the Montebello Unified School District, which provides the resources and infrastructure necessary to support diverse student needs and academic growth. For families and community members, the school serves as a local hub for education, prioritizing consistent communication and parental participation. Those looking for detailed information regarding school calendars, district policies, or specific educational programs can visit the Montebello Unified School District website.

479

Total Students

25.7

Full-Time Teachers

18.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

77.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wilcox Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	442
Black	2
Asian	19
Two or More	13

Hispanic
442 (92.5 %)
Asian
19 (4.0 %)
Two or More
13 (2.7 %)
White
2 (0.4 %)
Black
2 (0.4 %)

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:	Montebello Unified
Phone:	(323)728-1833
Website:	http://www.montebello.k12.ca.us/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	479
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	333
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	36

* 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 92

Grade 1 81

Grade 2 83

Grade 3 63

Grade 4 78

Grade 5 82