Glen H. Dysinger Sr. Elementary

468 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Glen H. Dysinger Sr. Elementary School, located in Buena Park, California, is a public school serving students from transitional kindergarten through sixth grade. As part of the Centralia Elementary School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student well-being. It serves a diverse local community, focusing on providing a well-rounded education that prepares young learners for success as they transition into middle school.

The school is known for its commitment to inclusive practices and community engagement, striving to create a safe and nurturing atmosphere for all its pupils. In addition to a core curriculum that aligns with state standards, Dysinger Elementary often integrates technology and collaborative projects to encourage critical thinking. By partnering with parents and community stakeholders, the school aims to cultivate a sense of belonging and academic excellence, ensuring that each student receives the individualized support necessary to meet their unique educational goals.

468

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Glen H. Dysinger Sr. Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	78
Hispanic	256
Black	7
Asian	87
Two or More	40

Hispanic
256 (54.7%)
Asian
87 (18.6%)
White
78 (16.7%)
Two or More
40 (8.5%)
Black
7 (1.5%)

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:	Centralia Elementary
Phone:	(714)228-3240
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	468
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	242
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	66

* 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 68

Grade 1 62

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 74

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 76

Grade 6 67