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Los Altos Elementary

12001 Bona Vista Ln., Whittier, CA, 90604

Ranked 4859 of 7047 in California

Top schools in Whittier
Data from government agencies , and ranking based upon math score, student teacher ratio and review and ratings by others. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Los Altos Elementary

12001 Bona Vista Ln., Whittier, CA, 90604

About Los Altos Elementary

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 19%
Reading 29%
State average proficiency is 19% in Math and 29% in Reading.
23
Full-time Teachers
21 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
496
Total Students
$113617
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 2.42%
Asian 1.61%
Hispanic 94.15%
Black 0.6%
Two+ Races 1.01%
Native Am. 0%
White
2.42%
Asian
1.61%
Hispanic
94.15%
Black
0.6%
Two+ Races
1.01%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 496
47.58%
236 Female
52.22%
259 Male

Student Population

496 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

668 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Los Altos Elementary Contact Information

Address

12001 Bona Vista Ln., Whittier, CA, 90604

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Phone

(562) 941-3711

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TOP 4859 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Los Altos Elementary

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

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.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:10 AM to 2:35 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:55 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.

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Latest News

There are a lot of fun after-school programs going on at Los Altos Elementary. Minecraft Esports, Lego Club, and Speech and Shine Club are just a few of the clubs that students can join. These clubs focus on working together, being creative, and building confidence. The school is also offering fun activities like Ballet Folklorico, Running Club, and Cricut Design Club to help kids learn about other cultures, stay fit, and express themselves artistically. The goal of these programs is to give students a well-rounded experience that encourages growth and friendship.

FAQ

Q1. What kind of help do students get?

Ans. Los Altos Elementary has teachers who keep an eye on students' progress and give them support when they face problems.

Q2. How does the school help students feel good about themselves?

Ans. Students gain self-confidence and independence when they are given positive reinforcement and encouragement.

Q3. How does the school encourage people to get involved in the community?

Ans. Families are encouraged to take part in school events, volunteer programs, and cultural activities.

Q4. Does Los Altos Elementary have programs for students with special needs?

Ans. Yes, each district has rules about how to offer individualized support programs.

Q5. What other skills do you learn besides schoolwork?

Ans. The school teaches students to be responsible, work together, and be polite. These are all important social skills that will help them grow as people and do well in the long run.

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
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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
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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

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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