Megan Cope Elementary

2550 Via La Sierra Ln.
San Jacinto, CA 92582

www.sanjacinto.k12.ca.us

694 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Megan Cope Elementary School, located in San Jacinto, California, is a public school serving students in the San Jacinto Unified School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, focusing on foundational academic growth and the holistic development of its student body. It offers a structured curriculum designed to prepare elementary-aged children for success as they transition into higher grade levels, with an emphasis on building core competencies in literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional skills.

The school is deeply integrated into the San Jacinto community, promoting strong communication between staff, parents, and students to enhance the overall educational experience. By utilizing resources provided by the San Jacinto Unified School District, Megan Cope Elementary strives to provide modern learning opportunities and a safe campus culture. Through a variety of school activities, academic programs, and community involvement, the school aims to instill a lifelong love of learning and a sense of responsibility in its students.

694

Total Students

27.0

Full-Time Teachers

25.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

95.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Megan Cope Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	61
Hispanic	519
Black	61
Asian	20
Two or More	23
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
519 (74.8 %)
White
61 (8.8 %)
Black
61 (8.8 %)
Two or More
23 (3.3 %)
Asian
20 (2.9 %)
American Indian
7 (1.0 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (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:	San Jacinto Unified
Phone:	(951)654-6069
Website:	http://www.sanjacinto.k12.ca.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	694
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	578
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	81

* 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 149

Grade 1 109

Grade 2 111

Grade 3 108

Grade 4 112

Grade 5 105