South Ranchito Dual Language Academy

5241 South Passons Blvd.
Pico Rivera, CA 90660

www.erusd.org

351 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

South Ranchito Dual Language Academy, located in Pico Rivera, California, is a specialized elementary school within the El Rancho Unified School District. The school is distinguished by its commitment to a dual-language immersion program, which aims to foster bilingualism and biliteracy in both English and Spanish. By integrating academic curriculum with language development, the academy prepares students to thrive in a globalized society while honoring the cultural diversity of its local community.

Beyond its linguistic focus, South Ranchito is dedicated to cultivating a supportive and inclusive academic environment. The school emphasizes rigorous scholastic standards alongside social-emotional development, encouraging students to become critical thinkers and collaborative learners. Through a combination of dedicated instruction and community engagement, the academy strives to bridge cultural gaps and provide its students with a strong foundation for long-term academic success in higher education and beyond.

351

Total Students

16.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Ranchito Dual Language Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	343
Asian	2
American Indian	1

Hispanic
343 (97.7%)
White
5 (1.4%)
Asian
2 (0.6%)
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:	El Rancho Unified
Phone:	(562)801-7660
Website:	http://www.erusd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	351
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	243
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	54

* 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 93

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 53

Grade 3 40

Grade 4 45

Grade 5 55