Norma Coombs Elementary

normacoombs.pusd.us

370 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Norma Coombs Elementary, located in the East Pasadena area, is a dedicated member of the Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD). The school serves a diverse student population and is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and fostering a supportive, inclusive community. Its location on Paloma Street places it in a quiet, residential neighborhood, providing a stable and focused environment for elementary-aged children to develop their foundational skills.

Beyond its core curriculum, Norma Coombs is known for promoting a well-rounded educational experience that emphasizes social-emotional growth alongside traditional academics. The school actively encourages parental involvement and community engagement, which helps create a collaborative partnership between families and staff. By utilizing the resources and frameworks provided by PUSD, the school strives to prepare its students for middle school success while nurturing a lifelong curiosity for learning.

370

Total Students

17.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Norma Coombs Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	43
Hispanic	224
Black	60
Asian	16
Two or More	26
American Indian	1

Hispanic
224 (60.5%)
Black
60 (16.2%)
White
43 (11.6%)
Two or More
26 (7.0%)
Asian
16 (4.3%)
American Indian
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:	Pasadena Unified
Phone:	(626)396-5660
Website:	http://normacoombs.pusd.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	370
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	217
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 110

Grade 1 53

Grade 2 51

Grade 3 51

Grade 4 62

Grade 5 43