Joseph A. Gascon Elementary

630 South Leonard St.
Los Angeles, CA 90022

(323)721-2025

www.montebello.k12.ca.us/

513 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Joseph A. Gascon Elementary is a public school located in Los Angeles, California, serving students within the Montebello Unified School District. The school provides a foundational educational environment focused on the academic and social development of its elementary-aged student body. As part of a larger district, the school aims to offer a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for middle school through classroom instruction and various support services tailored to the needs of the local community.

The school functions as a community hub on South Leonard Street, emphasizing a structured learning environment that promotes student engagement and achievement. By aligning with the standards and goals of the Montebello Unified School District, Joseph A. Gascon Elementary works to foster a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to develop critical thinking skills and core competencies in essential subject areas. For more detailed information regarding their specific academic programs, enrollment procedures, or school calendar, interested families are encouraged to visit the official district website.

513

Total Students

25.2

Full-Time Teachers

20.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Joseph A. Gascon Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	508
Black	2
Asian	3

Hispanic
508 (99.0%)
Asian
3 (0.6%)
Black
2 (0.4%)

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:	Montebello Unified
Phone:	(323)721-2025
Website:	http://www.montebello.k12.ca.us/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	513
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	412
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	37

* 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 103

Grade 1 62

Grade 2 88

Grade 3 77

Grade 4 93

Grade 5 90