La Mesa

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564 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

La Mesa Elementary, located at 1 La Mesa Way in Monterey, California, is part of the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District (MPUSD). The school is situated near the former Fort Ord military housing area, and as a result, it serves a diverse community with a significant population of military-connected families. The campus is designed to be a supportive learning environment that fosters academic growth and social-emotional development for students in their formative elementary years.

The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience that aligns with state standards while promoting community engagement and inclusivity. By leveraging its unique position within the Monterey Peninsula, La Mesa Elementary often integrates local resources and district-wide initiatives to provide its students with enrichment opportunities. Families interested in specific programs, current faculty news, or school calendar events can find detailed information through their official district portal or school website.

564

Total Students

26.8

Full-Time Teachers

21.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for La Mesa
Demographic	Student Count
White	277
Hispanic	165
Black	18
Asian	63
Two or More	30
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	6

White
277 (49.2 %)
Hispanic
165 (29.3 %)
Asian
63 (11.2 %)
Two or More
30 (5.3 %)
Black
18 (3.2 %)
Pacific Islander
6 (1.1 %)
American Indian
4 (0.7 %)

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:	Monterey Peninsula Unified
Phone:	(831)649-1872
Website:	http://lme-mpusd-ca.schoolloop.com/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	564
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	281
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	31

* 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 109

Grade 1 75

Grade 2 84

Grade 3 61

Grade 4 66

Grade 5 64

Grade 6 63

Grade 7 42