Lisa J. Mails Elementary

www.murrieta.k12.ca.us/mails

1,019 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Lisa J. Mails Elementary, located in Murrieta, California, is a highly regarded public school within the Murrieta Valley Unified School District. Known for its commitment to academic excellence and character development, the school fosters a supportive environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and the social-emotional well-being of its students. The campus is widely recognized for its "Capturing Kids' Hearts" initiative, a program designed to build strong, positive relationships between staff and students to create a safe and engaging learning culture.

Beyond its core curriculum, Lisa J. Mails Elementary offers a diverse array of extracurricular opportunities and enrichment activities that encourage students to explore their interests and develop leadership skills. The school benefits from a robust partnership with its active PTA and parent community, who work closely with educators to provide resources and events that enhance the overall student experience. By combining high academic standards with a focus on community and personal integrity, the school prepares its students to transition successfully to middle school and beyond.

1,019

Total Students

37.0

Full-Time Teachers

27.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lisa J. Mails Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	374
Hispanic	364
Black	50
Asian	89
Two or More	136
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	3

White
374 (36.7 %)
Hispanic
364 (35.7 %)
Two or More
136 (13.3 %)
Asian
89 (8.7 %)
Black
50 (4.9 %)
American Indian
3 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.3 %)

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:	Murrieta Valley Unified
Phone:	(951)304-1880
Website:	http://www.murrieta.k12.ca.us/mails
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	1,019
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	27.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	252
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	164

* 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 175

Grade 1 148

Grade 2 183

Grade 3 158

Grade 4 175

Grade 5 180