Bitely (Arlene) Elementary

409 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Bitely (Arlene) Elementary School is a public school located in Rosemead, California, and is part of the Garvey School District. Serving a diverse student population in a suburban setting, the school is dedicated to fostering academic excellence and social-emotional growth. It is well-regarded for its commitment to creating a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment where students are encouraged to achieve their full potential through a structured curriculum and supportive staff.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Bitely Elementary emphasizes the importance of community involvement and character development. The school frequently engages parents and local stakeholders to create a collaborative educational experience, ensuring that students are well-prepared for the transition to middle school. With a focus on foundational skills and modern instructional practices, Bitely strives to equip its learners with the essential tools needed to succeed in an increasingly globalized world.

409

Total Students

17.5

Full-Time Teachers

23.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bitely (Arlene) Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	212
Black	2
Asian	177
Two or More	13
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
212 (51.8%)
Asian
177 (43.3%)
Two or More
13 (3.2%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.7%)
White
2 (0.5%)
Black
2 (0.5%)

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:	Garvey Elementary
Phone:	(626)307-3318
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	409
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	306
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 70

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 56

Grade 4 36

Grade 5 62

Grade 6 62