Villacorta Elementary

17840 Villacorta St.
La Puente, CA 91744

261 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Villacorta Elementary School is a public school located in La Puente, California, serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade as part of the Rowland Unified School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive and structured learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a strong school community. Its curriculum is designed to meet state standards while integrating modern educational practices to ensure students build a solid foundation in core subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science.

Beyond academics, Villacorta Elementary places a high value on student engagement and character development. The school frequently promotes inclusive programs that encourage parent involvement and community partnerships, aiming to create a holistic educational experience. With a commitment to inclusivity and excellence, the school strives to prepare its diverse student population for success in middle school and beyond, maintaining a focus on individual student needs and a collaborative campus culture.

261

Total Students

9.5

Full-Time Teachers

27.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Villacorta Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	231
Black	4
Asian	18
Two or More	4

Hispanic
231 (88.5%)
Asian
18 (6.9%)
White
4 (1.5%)
Black
4 (1.5%)
Two or More
4 (1.5%)

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:	Rowland Unified
Phone:	(626)964-2385
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	261
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	27.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	233
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 45

Grade 1 34

Grade 2 34

Grade 3 31

Grade 4 46

Grade 5 38

Grade 6 33