Winter Gardens Elementary

1277 South Clela Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90022

www.montebello.k12.ca.us/

399 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Winter Gardens Elementary is a public school located in East Los Angeles, serving students within the Montebello Unified School District. The school provides a foundational educational environment for children in the surrounding community, focusing on core academic standards and personal development. As part of the Montebello Unified system, the school works to integrate district-wide curriculum goals while fostering a supportive atmosphere for its diverse student population.

Beyond classroom instruction, Winter Gardens Elementary serves as a vital community hub for the Clela Avenue neighborhood. The school’s administration and faculty emphasize collaborative learning, aiming to prepare students for success as they transition into middle school. By maintaining a focus on inclusivity and district-aligned educational initiatives, the school strives to provide a stable and enriching academic experience for families living in the 90022 zip code.

399

Total Students

20.1

Full-Time Teachers

19.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Winter Gardens Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	389
Black	2
Asian	2
Two or More	3
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
389 (97.7%)
Two or More
3 (0.8%)
Black
2 (0.5%)
Asian
2 (0.5%)
White
1 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

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)268-0477
Website:	http://www.montebello.k12.ca.us/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	399
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	329
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 59

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 76

Grade 4 74

Grade 5 69