Wesley Gaines

335 Students
Elementary School K - 3rd
School Overview
Based on the address provided, this location corresponds to **Wesley Gaines Elementary School**, which is part of the **Paramount Unified School District** in Paramount, California.

Wesley Gaines Elementary serves a diverse community of students in the Paramount area, generally catering to grades TK through 5th. As a public institution within the Paramount Unified School District, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic curriculum that aligns with California state standards. The school’s environment is typically structured to foster early childhood development, foundational literacy, and mathematical proficiency, while also emphasizing social-emotional learning to support student well-being.

Like many schools in the district, Wesley Gaines emphasizes community involvement and parent engagement as key components of student success. The campus is integrated into the residential fabric of Paramount, often serving as a central hub for neighborhood families. The school works to provide a safe and inclusive environment, utilizing various district resources and instructional strategies to address the diverse learning needs of its student population and prepare them for success in middle school and beyond.
335
Total Students
16.0
Full-Time Teachers
20.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
130.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wesley Gaines
Demographic Student Count
White2
Hispanic300
Black17
Asian10
Two or More4
Pacific Islander2
  • Hispanic
    300 (89.6 %)
  • Black
    17 (5.1 %)
  • Asian
    10 (3.0 %)
  • Two or More
    4 (1.2 %)
  • White
    2 (0.6 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.6 %)
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: Paramount Unified
Phone: (562)602-8012
Grade Range: K - 3rd
Total Students: 335
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 20.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 350
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 86
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 110
Grade 1 69
Grade 2 74
Grade 3 82

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Wesley Gaines
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten110
Grade 169
Grade 274
Grade 382
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Wesley Gaines
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female16549.3%
Male17050.7%
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