Magee Academy of Arts & Sciences

www.erusd.org

394 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Magee Academy of Arts & Sciences is a public elementary school located in Pico Rivera, California, serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the El Rancho Unified School District, the academy places a strong emphasis on fostering a well-rounded educational experience by integrating traditional academic rigor with creative expression. The school’s curriculum is designed to support the development of critical thinking and foundational skills while providing students with opportunities to explore various artistic disciplines, encouraging both intellectual and personal growth.

The campus at 8200 Serapis Ave. functions as a community-focused learning environment where faculty and staff prioritize a supportive culture for its diverse student body. By promoting the “Arts & Sciences” approach, the school seeks to prepare students for future academic success by blending innovative teaching methods with standard core subjects. Through its various programs and dedication to student engagement, Magee Academy strives to create an inclusive atmosphere that prepares young learners for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

394

Total Students

15.0

Full-Time Teachers

26.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Magee Academy of Arts & Sciences
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	384
Black	3
Asian	2
Two or More	1

Hispanic
384 (97.5 %)
White
4 (1.0 %)
Black
3 (0.8 %)
Asian
2 (0.5 %)
Two or More
1 (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:	El Rancho Unified
Phone:	(562)801-7620
Website:	http://www.erusd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	394
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	26.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	267
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	42

* 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 84

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 63

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 64