Cole Canyon Elementary

www.murrieta.k12.ca.us/cole

1,038 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Cole Canyon Elementary, located in Murrieta, California, is a highly regarded public school serving students in grades TK through 5. Part of the Murrieta Valley Unified School District, the school is known for its strong commitment to academic excellence, character development, and creating a supportive, inclusive community. Its mission focuses on fostering a rigorous learning environment that prepares students for success while encouraging them to become responsible, compassionate citizens.

The school is well-regarded for its dedicated staff and active parent involvement, which help cultivate a vibrant campus culture. In addition to a robust core curriculum, Cole Canyon emphasizes the importance of social-emotional learning and offers various programs that enrich the educational experience. With a focus on modern instructional practices and student achievement, the school strives to provide a well-rounded foundation that empowers every child to reach their full potential within a safe and nurturing atmosphere.

1,038

Total Students

40.0

Full-Time Teachers

25.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cole Canyon Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	502
Hispanic	360
Black	12
Asian	58
Two or More	102
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

White
502 (48.4%)
Hispanic
360 (34.7%)
Two or More
102 (9.8%)
Asian
58 (5.6%)
Black
12 (1.2%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.3%)
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:	Murrieta Valley Unified
Phone:	(951)696-1421
Website:	http://www.murrieta.k12.ca.us/cole
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	1,038
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	225
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	142

* 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 186

Grade 1 158

Grade 2 162

Grade 3 175

Grade 4 160

Grade 5 197