At a glance
Reported students
621
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
26.05
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
23.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California elementary enrollment
80th percentile
Compared with 5,927 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
433
Telesis Academy of Science & Math: 621 reported students.
State peer staffing position
70th percentile
23.8:1 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
- 642
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Student–teacher ratio
- 22.1:1
What the reported data says about Telesis Academy of Science & Math
Telesis Academy of Science & Math is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in West Covina. It is one of 23 current school records connected to Rowland Unified. NCES reports 621 students for 2024–25.
Among 5,927 elementary schools in California with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 455 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 80th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 23.8:1, 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 (79.7%) and Asian (14.5%). English learners represent 20.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 7.6%. 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 Telesis Academy of Science & Math
- 1How do the reported 23.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 26.05 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 1.5 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
- 20.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 7.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 81.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.37
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.26
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1.1%
- Hispanic79.7%
- Black1.6%
- Asian14.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.9%
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 Rowland Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Ybarra Academy for the Arts and Technology
Elementary · Grades KG–08
630 reported students
Blandford Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
643 reported students
Shelyn Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
508 reported students
Killian Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
469 reported students
Rowland Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
461 reported students
Rorimer Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
405 reported students
Public schools near Telesis Academy of Science & Math
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hollingworth Elementary Elementary · Rowland Unified | KG–06 | 382 | 0.3 mi |
| Rorimer Elementary Elementary · Rowland Unified | KG–06 | 405 | 0.6 mi |
| Cyrus J. Morris Elementary Elementary · Walnut Valley Unified | KG–05 | 485 | 1 mi |
| Ybarra Academy for the Arts and Technology Elementary · Rowland Unified | KG–08 | 630 | 1.2 mi |
| Yorbita Elementary Elementary · Rowland Unified | KG–06 | 374 | 1.3 mi |
| Jellick Elementary Elementary · Rowland Unified | KG–06 | 376 | 1.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Telesis Academy of Science & Math
What grades does Telesis Academy of Science & Math serve?
Telesis Academy of Science & Math reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Rowland Unified.
How many students attend Telesis Academy of Science & Math?
Telesis Academy of Science & Math reported 621 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 80th percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 642 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Telesis Academy of Science & Math?
The calculated ratio is 23.8:1, based on 621 students and 26.05 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 Telesis Academy of Science & Math a public, charter, or magnet school?
Telesis Academy of Science & Math is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Rowland Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Telesis Academy of Science & Math students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
81.6% 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 Telesis Academy of Science & Math in?
Telesis Academy of Science & Math is part of Rowland Unified, based in Rowland Heights, CA, which operates 23 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Telesis Academy of Science & Math?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Hollingworth Elementary (0.3 mi), Rorimer Elementary (0.6 mi), Cyrus J. Morris Elementary (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.