John O. Tynes Elementary

591 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

John O. Tynes Elementary School, located in Placentia, California, is a dedicated educational institution within the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. The campus is designed to provide a foundational educational experience, often highlighting the importance of collaboration between teachers, parents, and students to ensure each child reaches their full potential.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to a well-rounded curriculum that blends core academic subjects with opportunities for personal enrichment. By maintaining a focus on community values and educational excellence, John O. Tynes Elementary strives to prepare its students for the transition to middle school and beyond. Its location in the quiet residential landscape of Placentia allows it to serve as a central hub for neighborhood families, fostering a close-knit school spirit that prioritizes both the intellectual and social-emotional well-being of its student body.

591

Total Students

26.6

Full-Time Teachers

22.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John O. Tynes Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	52
Hispanic	389
Black	6
Asian	118
Two or More	24
American Indian	2

Hispanic
389 (65.8%)
Asian
118 (20.0%)
White
52 (8.8%)
Two or More
24 (4.1%)
Black
6 (1.0%)
American Indian
2 (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:	Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified
Phone:	(714)996-5550
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	591
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	329
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	60

* 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 108

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 84

Grade 4 85

Grade 5 101

Grade 6 79

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for John O. Tynes Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	108
Grade 1	67
Grade 2	67
Grade 3	84
Grade 4	85
Grade 5	101
Grade 6	79

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for John O. Tynes Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	292	49.4%
Male	299	50.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)