Mabel L. Pendleton Elementary

365 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Mabel L. Pendleton Elementary School is a public school located in Buena Park, California, serving students within the Centralia Elementary School District. As a neighborhood-focused institution, the school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of foundational skills in literacy and mathematics. It serves a diverse student population, aiming to prepare children for success in their transition to middle school through a structured curriculum and supportive classroom settings.

Beyond the core academic program, the school strives to build a strong sense of community among students, staff, and families. By maintaining a presence on Stanton Avenue, Pendleton Elementary acts as a local hub that encourages parent involvement and community engagement. The school’s mission generally aligns with the broader district goals of creating safe, innovative, and equitable educational opportunities that help every student reach their full potential within a nurturing and collaborative environment.

365

Total Students

18.5

Full-Time Teachers

19.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mabel L. Pendleton Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	12
Hispanic	285
Black	13
Asian	37
Two or More	14
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
285 (78.1%)
Asian
37 (10.1%)
Two or More
14 (3.8%)
Black
13 (3.6%)
White
12 (3.3%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.8%)
American Indian
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:	Buena Park Elementary
Phone:	(714)521-8568
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	365
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	282
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	38

* 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 95

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 60

Grade 3 43

Grade 4 62

Grade 5 50