At a glance
Reported students
423
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
17.31
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
24.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California elementary enrollment
43rd percentile
Compared with 5,927 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
558
Rowland Avenue Elementary: 423 reported students.
State peer staffing position
78th percentile
24.4:1 reported; state peer median 22.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 434
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21.14
- Student–teacher ratio
- 20.5:1
What the reported data says about Rowland Avenue Elementary
Rowland Avenue Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in West Covina. It is one of 18 current school records connected to Covina-Valley Unified. NCES reports 423 students for 2024–25.
Among 5,927 elementary schools in California with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 455 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 43rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 24.4:1, close to the California median of 22.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (77.1%) and Asian (14.7%). English learners represent 13.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Rowland Avenue Elementary
- 1How do the reported 24.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 17.31 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 13.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 76.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Provision 2
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.33
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White4.3%
- Hispanic77.1%
- Black0.9%
- Asian14.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Covina-Valley Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Manzanita Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
425 reported students
Workman Avenue Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
455 reported students
Merwin Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
462 reported students
Ben Lomond Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
506 reported students
Barranca Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
529 reported students
Cypress Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
558 reported students
Public schools near Rowland Avenue Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grovecenter Elementary Elementary · Covina-Valley Unified | KG–05 | 595 | 0.4 mi |
| Workman Avenue Elementary Elementary · Covina-Valley Unified | KG–05 | 455 | 0.8 mi |
| Cameron Elementary Elementary · West Covina Unified | KG–05 | 363 | 1.2 mi |
| Monte Vista Elementary Elementary · West Covina Unified | KG–06 | 448 | 1.3 mi |
| Merwin Elementary Elementary · Covina-Valley Unified | KG–05 | 462 | 1.4 mi |
| Manzanita Elementary Elementary · Covina-Valley Unified | KG–05 | 425 | 1.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Rowland Avenue Elementary
What grades does Rowland Avenue Elementary serve?
Rowland Avenue Elementary reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Covina-Valley Unified.
How many students attend Rowland Avenue Elementary?
Rowland Avenue Elementary reported 423 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 43rd percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 434 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Rowland Avenue Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 24.4:1, based on 423 students and 17.31 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 22.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Rowland Avenue Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Rowland Avenue Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Covina-Valley Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Rowland Avenue Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
76.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Rowland Avenue Elementary in?
Rowland Avenue Elementary is part of Covina-Valley Unified, based in Covina, CA, which operates 18 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Rowland Avenue Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Grovecenter Elementary (0.4 mi), Workman Avenue Elementary (0.8 mi), Cameron Elementary (1.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.