Harry Wirtz Elementary

458 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Harry Wirtz Elementary School is a public school located in Paramount, California, serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade as part of the Paramount Unified School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a safe, inclusive campus culture. By focusing on core subjects and early foundational skills, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for middle school and beyond.

In addition to its academic programs, Harry Wirtz Elementary places a strong emphasis on community involvement and parental engagement. The school works closely with local families to ensure that students receive the resources and support necessary to thrive both inside and outside the classroom. Through various initiatives, extracurricular opportunities, and a dedicated staff, the school strives to empower its students to become responsible, life-long learners within the Paramount community.

458

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Harry Wirtz Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	415
Black	22
Asian	6
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	7

Hispanic
415 (90.6 %)
Black
22 (4.8 %)
Pacific Islander
7 (1.5 %)
White
6 (1.3 %)
Asian
6 (1.3 %)
American Indian
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:	Paramount Unified
Phone:	(562)602-8068
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	458
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	347
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	57

* 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 87

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 70

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 86

Grade 5 71