TownGate Elementary

22480 Dracaea Ave.
Moreno Valley, CA 92553

towngate.mvusd.net

685 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

TownGate Elementary School, located in Moreno Valley, California, is a public school serving students in the Moreno Valley Unified School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and academically rigorous environment that emphasizes the development of the "whole child." By focusing on core curriculum standards while integrating social-emotional learning, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for success in middle school and beyond.

The school community places a strong emphasis on parental involvement and collaboration between staff, families, and the local community to enhance the educational experience. TownGate utilizes modern instructional tools and resources to encourage student engagement, critical thinking, and creativity. Through its structured academic programs and commitment to a positive school culture, TownGate Elementary strives to ensure that every student reaches their full potential in a safe and inclusive setting.

685

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for TownGate Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	38
Hispanic	428
Black	118
Asian	46
Two or More	45
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	9

Hispanic
428 (62.5%)
Black
118 (17.2%)
Asian
46 (6.7%)
Two or More
45 (6.6%)
White
38 (5.5%)
Pacific Islander
9 (1.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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:	Moreno Valley Unified
Phone:	(951)571-4700
Website:	http://towngate.mvusd.net
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	685
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	501
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	88

* 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 155

Grade 1 97

Grade 2 107

Grade 3 124

Grade 4 101

Grade 5 101

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for TownGate Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	155
Grade 1	97
Grade 2	107
Grade 3	124
Grade 4	101
Grade 5	101

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for TownGate Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	357	52.1%
Male	328	47.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)