Philadelphia Elementary

600 E. Philadelphia St.
Pomona, CA 91766

www.pusd.org

523 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Philadelphia Elementary School is a public school located in Pomona, California, serving students within the Pomona Unified School District (PUSD). Situated on E. Philadelphia Street, the school is dedicated to providing a foundational academic experience for elementary-aged children, focusing on core curriculum standards while fostering a supportive learning environment. As part of the larger PUSD network, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for middle school transition by emphasizing literacy, numeracy, and character development.

The school functions as a community hub that reflects the district’s mission to provide equitable educational opportunities for all students in the area. Parents and community members can utilize the official Pomona Unified School District website (http://www.pusd.org) to access important resources, including school calendars, enrollment information, academic policies, and updates regarding district-wide initiatives. Philadelphia Elementary works to maintain strong communication with families to ensure students receive the necessary support to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

523

Total Students

21.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Philadelphia Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	12
Hispanic	489
Black	2
Asian	7
Two or More	2
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	9

Hispanic
489 (93.5 %)
White
12 (2.3 %)
Pacific Islander
9 (1.7 %)
Asian
7 (1.3 %)
Black
2 (0.4 %)
Two or More
2 (0.4 %)
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:	Pomona Unified
Phone:	(909)397-4660
Website:	http://www.pusd.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	523
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	417
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	75

* 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 72

Grade 1 81

Grade 2 65

Grade 3 77

Grade 4 84

Grade 5 70

Grade 6 74