Murray Manor Elementary

8305 El Paso St.
La Mesa, CA 91942

www.lmsvschools.org

530 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Murray Manor Elementary, located in the Fletcher Hills neighborhood 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 community-oriented atmosphere and its commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment. With a curriculum that emphasizes core academic subjects, the school also integrates technology and enrichment programs to help students build foundational skills for middle school success.

Beyond its academic offerings, Murray Manor is recognized for its active parent and community involvement, which often enhances school events and student resources. The campus environment is designed to be inclusive and encouraging, focusing on the social-emotional development of its students alongside their scholastic achievements. Located in a quiet, residential area of La Mesa, the school serves as a central hub for neighborhood families, maintaining a reputation for being a stable and focused institution within the broader school district.

530

Total Students

21.0

Full-Time Teachers

25.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Murray Manor Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	213
Hispanic	191
Black	29
Asian	33
Two or More	64

White
213 (40.2%)
Hispanic
191 (36.0%)
Two or More
64 (12.1%)
Asian
33 (6.2%)
Black
29 (5.5%)

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 Mesa-Spring Valley
Phone:	(619)668-5865
Website:	http://www.lmsvschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	530
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	194
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 116

Grade 1 70

Grade 2 88

Grade 3 88

Grade 4 86

Grade 5 82