Maie Ellis Elementary

400 West Elder St.
Fallbrook, CA 92028

mee.fuesd.org/

560 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Maie Ellis Elementary, located in Fallbrook, California, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Fallbrook Union Elementary School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, the school focuses on the holistic development of its students, emphasizing both academic excellence and social-emotional growth. Its curriculum is designed to prepare young learners for future success by integrating core academic subjects with opportunities for creative expression and critical thinking.

Beyond the classroom, Maie Ellis Elementary is recognized for its commitment to building a strong sense of community among students, staff, and families. The school promotes an inclusive culture that values diversity and collaboration, often leveraging its resources to ensure that every student has the support necessary to thrive. With its prime location in the heart of Fallbrook, the school acts as a central hub for early education, consistently striving to nurture responsible, lifelong learners who are well-equipped to transition into the next stages of their educational journeys.

560

Total Students

25.1

Full-Time Teachers

22.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

75.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Maie Ellis Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	61
Hispanic	483
Black	1
Asian	2
Two or More	13

Hispanic
483 (86.3%)
White
61 (10.9%)
Two or More
13 (2.3%)
Asian
2 (0.4%)
Black
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Fallbrook Union Elementary
Phone:	(760)731-4132
Website:	http://mee.fuesd.org/
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	560
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	353
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	71

* 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 102

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 82

Grade 3 71

Grade 4 83

Grade 5 79

Grade 6 69