Marengo Elementary

1400 Marengo Ave.
South Pasadena, CA 91030

783 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Marengo Elementary School, located at 1400 Marengo Ave. in South Pasadena, is a highly regarded public school serving students in transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the South Pasadena Unified School District, the school is consistently recognized for its academic excellence, fostering a rigorous learning environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and character development. The school prides itself on a strong sense of community, supported by an active parent-teacher association and dedicated staff who work collaboratively to meet the diverse needs of their student population.

Beyond its core curriculum, Marengo Elementary is known for providing a well-rounded educational experience that integrates arts, physical education, and technology into the daily routine. The campus serves as a central hub for families in the local area, offering a safe and nurturing atmosphere that encourages student engagement and social-emotional well-being. With a focus on preparing students for future academic success, the school maintains high standards and frequently ranks among the top-performing elementary schools in the state.

783

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

25.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

12.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Marengo Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	137
Hispanic	120
Black	3
Asian	356
Two or More	166
Pacific Islander	1

Asian
356 (45.5%)
Two or More
166 (21.2%)
White
137 (17.5%)
Hispanic
120 (15.3%)
Black
3 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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:	South Pasadena Unified
Phone:	(626)441-5850
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	783
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	98
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 144

Grade 1 116

Grade 2 120

Grade 3 117

Grade 4 138

Grade 5 148