Dewey Avenue Elementary

341 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Dewey Avenue Elementary is a public school located in San Gabriel, California, serving students in grades TK through 5. As part of the San Gabriel Unified School District, the campus is known for its focus on providing a structured, supportive academic environment that emphasizes core foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development. The school prides itself on fostering a community-oriented atmosphere where teachers and staff work closely with families to support the diverse needs of their student population.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic achievement and inclusive practices. Beyond the standard curriculum, Dewey Avenue Elementary often integrates programs aimed at building character and preparing students for the transition to middle school. Its location in the San Gabriel community makes it a central hub for neighborhood families, benefiting from an active parent community and a dedicated focus on creating a safe, engaging, and enriching educational experience for its young learners.

341

Total Students

15.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dewey Avenue Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	178
Black	3
Asian	145
Two or More	9

Hispanic
178 (52.2%)
Asian
145 (42.5%)
Two or More
9 (2.6%)
White
6 (1.8%)
Black
3 (0.9%)

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)307-3341
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	341
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	232
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* 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 40

Grade 1 34

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 49

Grade 4 53

Grade 5 50

Grade 6 70