Los Coyotes Elementary

568 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Los Coyotes Elementary School, located in the quiet community of La Palma, California, is a highly-regarded public school serving students in the Centralia Elementary School District. Known for its strong academic foundation and welcoming atmosphere, the school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience that balances rigorous core curriculum with character development. It serves a diverse student population, fostering an inclusive environment that encourages students to excel both academically and socially.

The school is frequently recognized for its commitment to high standards and its active parent-teacher involvement, which plays a significant role in the school’s vibrant campus culture. Beyond the classroom, Los Coyotes Elementary provides various enrichment opportunities and extracurricular activities designed to support student growth and engagement. With a focus on preparing children for future success in middle school and beyond, the school maintains a reputation as a cornerstone of the La Palma neighborhood, dedicated to creating a safe and inspiring learning environment for its young scholars.

568

Total Students

21.0

Full-Time Teachers

27.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Los Coyotes Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	55
Hispanic	122
Black	7
Asian	330
Two or More	51
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Asian
330 (58.1%)
Hispanic
122 (21.5%)
White
55 (9.7%)
Two or More
51 (9.0%)
Black
7 (1.2%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)
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:	Centralia Elementary
Phone:	(714)228-3260
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	568
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	27.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	123
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	94

* 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 97

Grade 1 71

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 78

Grade 4 88

Grade 5 86

Grade 6 80