Merlinda Elementary

1120 South Valinda Ave.
West Covina, CA 91790

460 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Merlinda Elementary School, located in West Covina, California, is a public school serving students in the Rowland Unified School District. It operates as a community-focused institution dedicated to providing a foundational education for students in transitional kindergarten through sixth grade. The school is known for fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the cultivation of essential social-emotional skills to prepare young learners for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

The school places a strong emphasis on inclusive practices and student engagement, often utilizing a variety of instructional strategies to meet the diverse needs of its student population. Beyond the core curriculum, Merlinda Elementary typically integrates opportunities for enrichment and extracurricular involvement, aiming to create a well-rounded educational experience. With a commitment to partnership, the school works closely with families and the surrounding West Covina community to ensure that students feel empowered, safe, and encouraged to reach their full potential.

460

Total Students

20.2

Full-Time Teachers

22.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Merlinda Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	12
Hispanic	333
Black	14
Asian	91
Two or More	9
American Indian	1

Hispanic
333 (72.4%)
Asian
91 (19.8%)
Black
14 (3.0%)
White
12 (2.6%)
Two or More
9 (2.0%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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)931-1720
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	460
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	317
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	90

* 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 89

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 61

Grade 4 62

Grade 5 67

Grade 6 50