Merwin Elementary

462 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Merwin Elementary School, located in Covina, California, serves students within the Covina-Valley Unified School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the development of the "whole child." By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for future educational success while encouraging critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Beyond academics, Merwin Elementary focuses on cultivating a strong sense of community and school spirit among its students, staff, and families. The school often incorporates programs that promote character development, safety, and inclusivity, ensuring that students feel welcome and valued. Through a combination of dedicated instruction, parental involvement, and a variety of enrichment opportunities, Merwin strives to create a foundation where every child can reach their full potential within a safe and nurturing campus atmosphere.

462

Total Students

20.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Merwin Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	11
Hispanic	402
Black	9
Asian	33
Two or More	5
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
402 (87.0%)
Asian
33 (7.1%)
White
11 (2.4%)
Black
9 (1.9%)
Two or More
5 (1.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	Covina-Valley Unified
Phone:	(626)472-7660
Website:	http://merwin.c-vusd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	462
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	315
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	74

* 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 106

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 77

Grade 3 68

Grade 4 72

Grade 5 65