Shelyn Elementary

19500 East Nacora St.
Rowland Heights, CA 91748

508 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Shelyn Elementary School is a public school located in Rowland Heights, California, serving students in grades TK–6 as part of the Rowland Unified School District. The school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its focus on creating a supportive, inclusive environment for its diverse student body. It emphasizes a well-rounded education, integrating rigorous core academics with enrichment opportunities that encourage student growth, critical thinking, and social-emotional development.

The school is known for its active and involved community, which plays a vital role in supporting student success. With a strong emphasis on fostering a safe and positive school culture, Shelyn Elementary utilizes various programs and initiatives to promote character education and academic achievement. By maintaining a dedicated teaching staff and fostering strong partnerships between parents, teachers, and the local community, the school strives to prepare its students for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

508

Total Students

23.3

Full-Time Teachers

21.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Shelyn Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	13
Hispanic	108
Black	2
Asian	352
Two or More	29
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

Asian
352 (69.3%)
Hispanic
108 (21.3%)
Two or More
29 (5.7%)
White
13 (2.6%)
Black
2 (0.4%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4%)

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:	Rowland Unified
Phone:	(909)444-0584
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	508
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	279
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	46

* 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 120

Grade 1 61

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 60

Grade 4 70

Grade 5 64

Grade 6 62