Megan Cope Elementary

2550 Via La Sierra Ln.
San Jacinto, CA 92582

www.sanjacinto.k12.ca.us

756 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Megan Cope Elementary School, located in San Jacinto, California, is a public school serving students in the San Jacinto Unified School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, focusing on foundational academic growth and the holistic development of its student body. It offers a structured curriculum designed to prepare elementary-aged children for success as they transition into higher grade levels, with an emphasis on building core competencies in literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional skills.

The school is deeply integrated into the San Jacinto community, promoting strong communication between staff, parents, and students to enhance the overall educational experience. By utilizing resources provided by the San Jacinto Unified School District, Megan Cope Elementary strives to provide modern learning opportunities and a safe campus culture. Through a variety of school activities, academic programs, and community involvement, the school aims to instill a lifelong love of learning and a sense of responsibility in its students.

756

Total Students

33.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Megan Cope Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	49
Hispanic	581
Black	63
Asian	21
Two or More	36
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
581 (76.9%)
Black
63 (8.3%)
White
49 (6.5%)
Two or More
36 (4.8%)
Asian
21 (2.8%)
American Indian
3 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
3 (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:	San Jacinto Unified
Phone:	(951)654-6069
Website:	http://www.sanjacinto.k12.ca.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	756
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	578
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	81

* 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 136

Grade 1 115

Grade 2 135

Grade 3 133

Grade 4 114

Grade 5 123