Nelson Elementary

330 North California Ave.
La Puente, CA 91744

291 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Nelson Elementary, located at 330 N. California Ave. in La Puente, California, is a public school serving students within the Hacienda La Puente Unified School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the cultivation of essential skills for future success. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school strives to meet the diverse needs of its student body while preparing them for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

Beyond core academics, Nelson Elementary typically prioritizes community engagement and a sense of belonging for its families. Through a variety of programs, classroom activities, and staff initiatives, the school encourages parental involvement and strives to maintain a safe, inclusive atmosphere. As part of the La Puente community, the school works to balance traditional educational values with modern pedagogical practices to ensure every student has the opportunity to thrive both socially and intellectually.

291

Total Students

16.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Nelson Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	267
Asian	14
Two or More	10

Hispanic
267 (91.8%)
Asian
14 (4.8%)
Two or More
10 (3.4%)

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:	Hacienda la Puente Unified
Phone:	(626)933-8400
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	291
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	193
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* 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 72

Grade 1 35

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 44

Grade 4 35

Grade 5 44