Cameron Elementary

1225 East Cameron Ave.
West Covina, CA 91790

363 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Cameron Elementary School, located at 1225 E. Cameron Ave. in West Covina, California, is a public elementary school serving students in the West Covina Unified School District. As a staple of the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic education while fostering a supportive environment that encourages student growth, character development, and civic responsibility. It typically serves a diverse student body, offering various programs designed to meet the unique needs of elementary-aged children as they progress through their primary education years.

Beyond its core curriculum, Cameron Elementary is dedicated to cultivating a well-rounded school culture through active parent involvement and a commitment to academic achievement. The school provides a range of resources—including classroom technology, extracurricular opportunities, and support services—aimed at preparing students for middle school and beyond. By maintaining a focus on both instructional excellence and social-emotional well-being, the institution serves as a central hub for families in the West Covina area who are seeking a traditional yet dynamic learning environment for their children.

363

Total Students

15.2

Full-Time Teachers

23.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cameron Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	16
Hispanic	269
Black	4
Asian	61
Two or More	11
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
269 (74.1%)
Asian
61 (16.8%)
White
16 (4.4%)
Two or More
11 (3.0%)
Black
4 (1.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)
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:	West Covina Unified
Phone:	(626)931-1740
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	363
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	250
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	64

* 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 72

Grade 1 47

Grade 2 53

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 66

Grade 5 59