La Presa Elementary

519 La Presa St.
Spring Valley, CA 91977

www.lmsvschools.org

346 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

La Presa Elementary School, located in Spring Valley, California, serves as a central educational hub for its community within the La Mesa-Spring Valley School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a safe, inclusive campus culture for its diverse student body.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to preparing students for future success by integrating core curriculum with enrichment opportunities. By focusing on collaborative partnerships between educators, families, and the local community, La Presa Elementary strives to empower students to reach their full potential, encouraging them to become responsible and engaged citizens in an increasingly interconnected world.

346

Total Students

14.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for La Presa Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	33
Hispanic	246
Black	25
Asian	23
Two or More	18
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
246 (71.1%)
White
33 (9.5%)
Black
25 (7.2%)
Asian
23 (6.6%)
Two or More
18 (5.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (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:	La Mesa-Spring Valley
Phone:	(619)668-5790
Website:	http://www.lmsvschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	346
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	232
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	44

* 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 81

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 44

Grade 3 56

Grade 4 59

Grade 5 52