Las Positas Elementary

1400 South Schoolwood Dr.
La Habra, CA 90631

www.lahabraschools.org

565 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Las Positas Elementary School, located in La Habra, California, serves as a core part of the La Habra City School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the cultivation of essential 21st-century skills. By prioritizing a standards-based curriculum, the faculty aims to prepare students for future success while ensuring they remain engaged and motivated throughout their elementary years.

Beyond academics, Las Positas places a strong focus on community engagement and the social-emotional well-being of its students. The school encourages active partnership between parents, staff, and the surrounding La Habra community to create a holistic educational experience. Through a variety of programs and school-wide initiatives, the institution strives to maintain a safe, welcoming campus where students are encouraged to reach their full potential and become contributing members of their community.

565

Total Students

23.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

75.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Las Positas Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	56
Hispanic	437
Black	6
Asian	43
Two or More	20
American Indian	3

Hispanic
437 (77.3%)
White
56 (9.9%)
Asian
43 (7.6%)
Two or More
20 (3.5%)
Black
6 (1.1%)
American Indian
3 (0.5%)

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:	La Habra City Elementary
Phone:	(562)690-2356
Website:	http://www.lahabraschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	565
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	337
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	92

* 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 125

Grade 1 73

Grade 2 83

Grade 3 95

Grade 4 93

Grade 5 96