At a glance
Reported students
391
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
18.01
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
21.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California elementary enrollment
36th percentile
Compared with 5,927 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
386
Los Altos Elementary: 391 reported students.
State peer staffing position
41st percentile
21.7:1 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
- 376
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Student–teacher ratio
- 20.9:1
What the reported data says about Los Altos Elementary
Los Altos Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Hacienda Heights. It is one of 30 current school records connected to Hacienda la Puente Unified. NCES reports 391 students for 2024–25.
Among 5,927 elementary schools in California with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 455 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 36th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 21.7:1, 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 (86.7%) and Asian (8.2%). English learners represent 14.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Los Altos Elementary
- 1How do the reported 21.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 18.01 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.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 14.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 67%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White2.3%
- Hispanic86.7%
- Black0%
- Asian8.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial2.6%
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
Not reported as 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 Hacienda la Puente Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Wing Lane Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
384 reported students
Palm Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
375 reported students
Sparks Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
361 reported students
Workman Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
347 reported students
California Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
317 reported students
Valinda School of Academics
Elementary · Grades KG–05
306 reported students
Public schools near Los Altos 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Molinos Elementary Elementary · Hacienda la Puente Unified | KG–05 | 505 | 0.4 mi |
| Kwis Elementary Elementary · Hacienda la Puente Unified | KG–05 | 305 | 0.8 mi |
| Grazide Elementary Elementary · Hacienda la Puente Unified | KG–05 | 606 | 1 mi |
| Mesa Robles Elementary · Hacienda la Puente Unified | KG–08 | 1,246 | 1 mi |
| Cedarlane Academy Elementary · Hacienda la Puente Unified | KG–08 | 878 | 1.7 mi |
| Palm Elementary Elementary · Hacienda la Puente Unified | KG–05 | 375 | 1.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Los Altos Elementary
What grades does Los Altos Elementary serve?
Los Altos Elementary reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Hacienda la Puente Unified.
How many students attend Los Altos Elementary?
Los Altos Elementary reported 391 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 36th percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 376 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Los Altos Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 21.7:1, based on 391 students and 18.01 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 Los Altos Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Los Altos Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Hacienda la Puente Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Los Altos Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
67% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Los Altos Elementary in?
Los Altos Elementary is part of Hacienda la Puente Unified, based in City Of Industry, CA, which operates 30 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Los Altos Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Los Molinos Elementary (0.4 mi), Kwis Elementary (0.8 mi), Grazide Elementary (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.