La Mesa Dale Elementary

4251 Olive Ave.
La Mesa, CA 91941

www.lmsvschools.org

460 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

La Mesa Dale Elementary is a public school serving students in grades TK–6, located in the La Mesa-Spring Valley School District. Situated in a residential area of La Mesa, California, the school is known for its focus on providing a foundational academic experience. It operates with a commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment, emphasizing core curriculum subjects like English language arts, mathematics, and science, while also incorporating programs designed to develop students' social-emotional skills and character.

As part of a community-focused school district, La Mesa Dale typically places a high value on parent involvement and collaboration between educators and families. The school strives to create an inclusive atmosphere that meets the diverse needs of its student body, utilizing various instructional strategies to support academic growth and prepare students for their transition to middle school. With its established presence in the neighborhood, the school serves as a central hub for the local community, promoting both individual student success and active civic participation.

460

Total Students

17.5

Full-Time Teachers

26.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for La Mesa Dale Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	102
Hispanic	231
Black	51
Asian	25
Two or More	50
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
231 (50.2%)
White
102 (22.2%)
Black
51 (11.1%)
Two or More
50 (10.9%)
Asian
25 (5.4%)
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:	La Mesa-Spring Valley
Phone:	(619)668-5740
Website:	http://www.lmsvschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	460
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	26.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	246
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	68

* 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 101

Grade 1 71

Grade 2 73

Grade 3 76

Grade 4 70

Grade 5 69