Maryland Avenue Elementary

5400 Maryland Ave.
La Mesa, CA 91941

www.lmsvschools.org

451 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Maryland Avenue Elementary School, located in the suburban community of La Mesa, California, is a public school serving students in grades TK–6 as part of the La Mesa-Spring Valley School District. The school is known for its welcoming, neighborhood-focused atmosphere and its commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment for a diverse student population. With a mission centered on academic growth and personal development, the school emphasizes foundational skills in literacy and mathematics while integrating social-emotional learning to help students build confidence and character.

Beyond the classroom, Maryland Avenue Elementary promotes a collaborative culture involving staff, students, and families. The school provides various enrichment opportunities and resources designed to engage students in a holistic education, encouraging them to become responsible and active members of their community. By maintaining strong communication between home and school, Maryland Avenue aims to ensure that every student has the tools and encouragement necessary to thrive academically and socially during their formative elementary years.

451

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Maryland Avenue Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	155
Hispanic	164
Black	41
Asian	34
Two or More	56
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
164 (36.4%)
White
155 (34.4%)
Two or More
56 (12.4%)
Black
41 (9.1%)
Asian
34 (7.5%)
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)668-5744
Website:	http://www.lmsvschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	451
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	211
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	53

* 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 109

Grade 1 86

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 74

Grade 4 72

Grade 5 49