La Mirada Elementary

222 Avenida de la Madrid
San Ysidro, CA 92173

www.sysdschools.org

382 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

La Mirada Elementary School, located in San Ysidro, California, is a public school serving the local community as part of the San Ysidro School District. Situated just north of the U.S.-Mexico border, the school functions within a unique binational cultural context, emphasizing academic growth and community engagement for its diverse student body. Its location on Avenida de la Madrid places it at the heart of a vibrant neighborhood, where it plays a critical role in providing foundational education to elementary-aged children in the region.

The school is dedicated to preparing its students for future academic success by fostering an environment that balances rigorous learning with support services tailored to the needs of its community. By aligning with the broader goals of the San Ysidro School District, La Mirada focuses on literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development. For parents and community members interested in specific programs, academic calendars, or enrollment procedures, the school maintains an active presence through the district’s official website at http://www.sysd.k12.ca.us.

382

Total Students

18.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for La Mirada Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	361
Black	2
Asian	5
Two or More	9

Hispanic
361 (94.5%)
Two or More
9 (2.4%)
White
5 (1.3%)
Asian
5 (1.3%)
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:	San Ysidro Elementary
Phone:	(619)428-4424
Website:	http://www.sysdschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	382
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	239
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 47

Grade 2 39

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 46

Grade 5 39

Grade 6 62