Tovashal Elementary

23801 St. Raphael Dr.
Murrieta, CA 92562

www.murrieta.k12.ca.us/tovashal

745 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Tovashal Elementary School, located in Murrieta, California, is a public school within the Murrieta Valley Unified School District. Serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is recognized for its commitment to academic excellence and a student-centered learning environment. The campus emphasizes a well-rounded education, integrating core subjects like English language arts, mathematics, and science with enrichment opportunities that foster both intellectual growth and social-emotional development.

Beyond academics, Tovashal Elementary is known for its strong sense of community and collaborative culture. The school actively encourages parent involvement through its PTA and various volunteer programs, creating a supportive network that enhances the student experience. With a focus on preparing young learners for future success, the school utilizes modern instructional strategies and resources to ensure that every student has the tools necessary to thrive in a global society.

745

Total Students

30.8

Full-Time Teachers

24.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tovashal Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	235
Hispanic	328
Black	28
Asian	45
Two or More	98
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	8

Hispanic
328 (44.0%)
White
235 (31.5%)
Two or More
98 (13.2%)
Asian
45 (6.0%)
Black
28 (3.8%)
Pacific Islander
8 (1.1%)
American Indian
3 (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:	Murrieta Valley Unified
Phone:	(951)696-1411
Website:	http://www.murrieta.k12.ca.us/tovashal
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	745
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	282
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	125

* 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 157

Grade 1 123

Grade 2 115

Grade 3 102

Grade 4 125

Grade 5 123