At a glance
Reported students
354
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
14.99
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
23.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California elementary enrollment
29th percentile
Compared with 5,927 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
508.5
Melrose Elementary: 354 reported students.
State peer staffing position
67th percentile
23.6:1 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
- 433
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Student–teacher ratio
- 20.6:1
What the reported data says about Melrose Elementary
Melrose Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Placentia. It is one of 34 current school records connected to Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified. NCES reports 354 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 29th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 23.6:1, 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 (96.3%) and White (1.4%). English learners represent 68.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Melrose Elementary
- 1How do the reported 23.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 14.99 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 0.3 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
- 68.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 94.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White1.4%
- Hispanic96.3%
- Black0.8%
- Asian1.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
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 Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Rose Drive Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
372 reported students
Ruby Drive Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
373 reported students
Lakeview Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
381 reported students
Morse Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
382 reported students
Linda Vista Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
387 reported students
Glenknoll Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
390 reported students
Public schools near Melrose 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunkist Elementary Elementary · Anaheim Elementary | KG–06 | 665 | 1 mi |
| Rio Vista Elementary Elementary · Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified | KG–05 | 647 | 1.1 mi |
| Commonwealth Elementary Elementary · Fullerton Elementary | KG–06 | 268 | 1.3 mi |
| John O. Tynes Elementary Elementary · Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified | KG–06 | 591 | 1.3 mi |
| Ruby Drive Elementary Elementary · Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified | KG–06 | 373 | 1.4 mi |
| Edison (Thomas) Elementary Elementary · Anaheim Elementary | KG–06 | 705 | 1.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Melrose Elementary
What grades does Melrose Elementary serve?
Melrose Elementary reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified.
How many students attend Melrose Elementary?
Melrose Elementary reported 354 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 29th percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 433 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Melrose Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 23.6:1, based on 354 students and 14.99 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 Melrose Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Melrose Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Melrose Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
94.1% 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 Melrose Elementary in?
Melrose Elementary is part of Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified, based in Placentia, CA, which operates 34 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Melrose Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Sunkist Elementary (1 mi), Rio Vista Elementary (1.1 mi), Commonwealth Elementary (1.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.