La Mirada Elementary School San Ysidro CA (2026 List)

About La Mirada Elementary

La Mirada Elementary School is located at 222 Avenida de la Madrid, San Ysidro, CA 92173. The school provides educational services to the border area within San Diego County. La Mirada Elementary School offers classes for Kindergarten through 6th grade. The school currently has 489 enrolled students, making it a relatively smaller school among other area schools within the same area. The school maintains a 22 to 1 student-teacher ratio, signifying a medium-sized classroom setting. The school's demographics show 51% male and 49% female students. Based on state assessment results, 22% of the school's students show proficiency in math and 14% show proficiency in reading. La Mirada Elementary School is a K-6 school within the San Ysidro Elementary School District, which is a public school district within this area. La Mirada Elementary School is a boundary school, and therefore, it draws most of its students from residential areas within La Mirada. Homes within this area range from about $650,000, which is typical for this area within San Ysidro. This public elementary school in San Ysidro falls within a category of lower-performing schools compared to similar schools in southern San Diego County and is considered among the best elementary school in California."

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 14%

Reading 22%

State average proficiency is 14% in Math and 22% in Reading.

17

Full-time Teachers

22 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

368

Total Students

$58409

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 0.82%

Asian 1.09%

Hispanic 93.48%

Black 1.63%

Two+ Races 2.72%

Native Am. 0%

White

0.82%

Asian

1.09%

Hispanic

93.48%

Black

1.63%

Two+ Races

2.72%

Native Am.

0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 368

46.74%

172 Female

52.99%

195 Male

Student Population

368 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

478 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

La Mirada Elementary Contact Information

Address

222 Avenida de la Madrid, San Ysidro, CA, 92173

View on Map

Phone

(619) 428-4424

Call Now

Website

http://www.sysdschools.org

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Map

Latest News

La Mirada Elementary is currently on Spring Break until April 3, 2026. This provides students with an opportunity to rest and rejuvenate before the final stretch of the school year. When school is back in session, students can attend Spring into STEAM on April 7. This workshop provides students with hands-on experiences in Virtual Reality and other themed activities. Families should be on the lookout for other academic events that are on the horizon for this school.

FAQ

Q1. What after-school care options are offered at La Mirada Elementary?

Ans. The school provides access to extended day programs and other after-school care options for children outside of regular school hours.

Q2. How is discipline handled at La Mirada Elementary?

Ans. The school’s discipline is based on structured guidelines and interventions for student behavior.

Q3. Are there any arts and music programs offered at La Mirada Elementary?

Ans. The school offers visual arts and music classes for students within the elementary school curriculum.

Q4. How can new students enroll at La Mirada Elementary?

Ans. New students enroll through the school district office and online system with necessary documents for enrollment.

Q5. Does La Mirada Elementary offer any meal programs for its students?

Ans. Yes, the school offers meal programs for its students, including free and reduced-price meals for breakfast and lunch.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3

ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10

F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2

SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

Free Robotics and Stem In-person Workshop in Your Neighbourhood for 7-14 Years Tech Enthusiasts.

Local kids are transforming ideas into real-world.

See the projects happening right in your neighborhood

What Parents Say