Merced Elementary

1545 E. Merced Ave.
West Covina, CA 91791

600 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Merced Elementary School, located in West Covina, California, serves as a cornerstone of the West Covina Unified School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment where academic excellence and character development are prioritized. By utilizing a standards-based curriculum, the faculty works to ensure that students build a strong foundation in core subjects, preparing them for success in their future educational pursuits.

Beyond its academic focus, Merced Elementary emphasizes the importance of a well-rounded education by encouraging student engagement in community life and extracurricular activities. The school maintains a strong partnership with families and the local community to promote a safe, collaborative, and forward-thinking atmosphere. Through dedicated instruction and a commitment to meeting the diverse needs of its student body, Merced Elementary strives to empower its learners to become responsible, productive citizens.

600

Total Students

21.3

Full-Time Teachers

28.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Merced Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	14
Hispanic	416
Black	4
Asian	156
Two or More	10

Hispanic
416 (69.3 %)
Asian
156 (26.0 %)
White
14 (2.3 %)
Two or More
10 (1.7 %)
Black
4 (0.7 %)

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:	West Covina Unified
Phone:	(626)931-1700
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	600
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	28.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	353
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	120

* 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 110

Grade 1 99

Grade 2 90

Grade 3 111

Grade 4 96

Grade 5 94