Alcott Elementary

www.pusd.org

606 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Alcott Elementary School, located at 1600 S. Towne Ave. in Pomona, California, is a public institution operating under the Pomona Unified School District (PUSD). The school serves the local community by providing foundational K-6 education, focusing on academic development, student engagement, and social-emotional growth within a structured learning environment. As part of the PUSD system, the school aims to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond by leveraging district-wide resources and standardized curriculum benchmarks.

The school functions as a core community hub, emphasizing the values and educational goals set forth by the Pomona Unified School District. Through its official website, http://www.pusd.org, parents and community members can access information regarding school policies, district initiatives, and resources intended to support student achievement. By maintaining a focus on core subjects and fostering an inclusive atmosphere, Alcott Elementary strives to meet the diverse needs of its student population while upholding the broader mission of the Pomona Unified School District.

606

Total Students

28.9

Full-Time Teachers

20.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

95.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Alcott Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	7
Hispanic	541
Black	42
Asian	7
Two or More	6
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
541 (89.3%)
Black
42 (6.9%)
White
7 (1.2%)
Asian
7 (1.2%)
Two or More
6 (1.0%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)
American Indian
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:	Pomona Unified
Phone:	(909)397-4552
Website:	http://www.pusd.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	606
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	504
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	72

* 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 122

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 82

Grade 4 86

Grade 5 87

Grade 6 85