Louis VanderMolen Fundamental Elementary

6744 Carnelian St.
Jurupa Valley, CA 91752

vandermolen.cnusd.k12.ca.us

959 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Louis VanderMolen Fundamental Elementary, located in Jurupa Valley and part of the Corona-Norco Unified School District, is distinguished by its "Fundamental" educational approach. Unlike traditional neighborhood schools, this model emphasizes a highly structured learning environment, consistent parent involvement, and a back-to-basics curriculum. The school places a strong premium on academic discipline, clear behavioral expectations, and a rigorous academic program designed to build a solid foundational skillset in core subjects for students in grades K-6.

Beyond its academic structure, the school focuses on fostering a community partnership between educators and families. Because the fundamental program relies on a "contract" system that requires active participation from parents—including monitoring homework, ensuring attendance, and supporting school policies—the campus maintains a tight-knit and focused atmosphere. By prioritizing consistency and traditional instructional values, Louis VanderMolen aims to prepare its students for long-term academic success in a stable, goal-oriented setting.

959

Total Students

39.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Louis VanderMolen Fundamental Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	114
Hispanic	580
Black	79
Asian	160
Two or More	22
American Indian	4

Hispanic
580 (60.5%)
Asian
160 (16.7%)
White
114 (11.9%)
Black
79 (8.2%)
Two or More
22 (2.3%)
American Indian
4 (0.4%)

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:	Corona-Norco Unified
Phone:	(951)739-7120
Website:	http://vandermolen.cnusd.k12.ca.us
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	959
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	528
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	190

* 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 164

Grade 1 140

Grade 2 120

Grade 3 134

Grade 4 121

Grade 5 145

Grade 6 135