Brookhaven Elementary

1851 North Brookhaven Ave.
Placentia, CA 92870

482 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Brookhaven Elementary School is a public school located in the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District (PYLUSD) in Placentia, California. Serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its focus on developing the "whole child." The campus emphasizes a collaborative community atmosphere where educators, parents, and students work together to foster a supportive and safe learning environment.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet rigorous state standards, with a strong focus on literacy, mathematics, and science, often complemented by technology integration and enrichment programs. Beyond core academics, Brookhaven Elementary places significant value on character development and social-emotional learning, encouraging students to become responsible, respectful, and engaged citizens. With a reputation for strong parent involvement and a dedicated teaching staff, Brookhaven remains a staple of the local Placentia community, focused on preparing its students for success in middle school and beyond.

482

Total Students

23.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Brookhaven Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	168
Hispanic	164
Black	11
Asian	116
Two or More	21
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
168 (34.9%)
Hispanic
164 (34.0%)
Asian
116 (24.1%)
Two or More
21 (4.4%)
Black
11 (2.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified
Phone:	(714)986-7110
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	482
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	97
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* 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 91

Grade 1 62

Grade 2 55

Grade 3 73

Grade 4 66

Grade 5 63

Grade 6 72