Melrose Elementary

974 South Melrose St.
Placentia, CA 92870

354 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Melrose Elementary School, located in Placentia, California, is a public school serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District, the school is recognized for its commitment to providing a balanced academic curriculum that emphasizes core subjects while fostering social and emotional growth. The campus environment is designed to be inclusive and supportive, aiming to prepare young learners for future success by integrating modern educational practices with a strong focus on community engagement.

Beyond its academic offerings, Melrose Elementary is known for its efforts to create a collaborative atmosphere between students, teachers, and parents. The school frequently emphasizes the importance of character development and school spirit, often hosting various extracurricular activities and family events that strengthen the bond within the local neighborhood. By prioritizing both high academic standards and a nurturing school culture, Melrose Elementary strives to be a foundational institution that helps children develop the skills and confidence necessary for their transition to middle school.

354

Total Students

15.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Melrose Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	341
Black	3
Asian	5

Hispanic
341 (96.3%)
White
5 (1.4%)
Asian
5 (1.4%)
Black
3 (0.8%)

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)986-7220
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	354
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	309
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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 63

Grade 1 60

Grade 2 62

Grade 3 48

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 65