School Overview
Based on the address provided, this location corresponds to **Wesley Gaines Elementary School**, which is part of the **Paramount Unified School District** in Paramount, California.

Wesley Gaines Elementary serves a diverse community of students in the Paramount area, generally catering to grades TK through 5th. As a public institution within the Paramount Unified School District, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic curriculum that aligns with California state standards. The school’s environment is typically structured to foster early childhood development, foundational literacy, and mathematical proficiency, while also emphasizing social-emotional learning to support student well-being.

Like many schools in the district, Wesley Gaines emphasizes community involvement and parent engagement as key components of student success. The campus is integrated into the residential fabric of Paramount, often serving as a central hub for neighborhood families. The school works to provide a safe and inclusive environment, utilizing various district resources and instructional strategies to address the diverse learning needs of its student population and prepare them for success in middle school and beyond.
449
Total Students
20.0
Full-Time Teachers
22.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
97.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wesley Gaines
Demographic Student Count
White2
Hispanic394
Black33
Asian11
Two or More5
Pacific Islander4
  • Hispanic
    394 (87.8%)
  • Black
    33 (7.3%)
  • Asian
    11 (2.4%)
  • Two or More
    5 (1.1%)
  • Pacific Islander
    4 (0.9%)
  • White
    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: Paramount Unified
Phone: (562)602-8012
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 449
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 22.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 350
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 86
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 92
Grade 1 69
Grade 2 75
Grade 3 71
Grade 4 69
Grade 5 73

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Wesley Gaines
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten92
Grade 169
Grade 275
Grade 371
Grade 469
Grade 573
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Wesley Gaines
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female21748.3%
Male23251.7%
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