La Mirada Academy

3697 La Mirada Dr.
San Marcos, CA 92078

(760)290-2000

www.smusd.org

868 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Alvin M. Dunn Elementary School is a public school located in San Marcos, California, serving students within the San Marcos Unified School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence, character development, and the cultivation of 21st-century skills. With a focus on preparing students for future success, the school utilizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to meet diverse learning needs while encouraging curiosity and critical thinking.

The campus is recognized for its commitment to building a strong school community through collaborative partnerships between educators, students, and families. By prioritizing a positive school culture and offering various enrichment opportunities, Alvin M. Dunn Elementary strives to ensure that every student feels valued and motivated to reach their full potential. For more detailed information regarding their academic programs, school calendar, or administrative resources, parents and community members can visit their official district website at [www.smusd.org](http://www.smusd.org).

868

Total Students

37.2

Full-Time Teachers

23.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

77.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for La Mirada Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	37
Hispanic	785
Black	3
Asian	26
Two or More	14
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
785 (90.4%)
White
37 (4.3%)
Asian
26 (3.0%)
Two or More
14 (1.6%)
Black
3 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.3%)

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 Marcos Unified
Phone:	(760)290-2000
Website:	http://www.smusd.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	868
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	576
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	96

* 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 97

Grade 1 71

Grade 2 89

Grade 3 77

Grade 4 93

Grade 5 87

Grade 6 130

Grade 7 99

Grade 8 125