At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 487
354
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
94%+28.9pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
25.3:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level
Overview
Melrose Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in Placentia, California. The school enrolls 354 students. It is part of the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
25.3:1 — larger classes than typical
Higher share of students from low-income families
94% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictPlacentia-Yorba Linda Unified
County6059
CityPlacentia
ZIP92870
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID063066010987
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment354
White1.5%
Hispanic / Latino97.0%
Black / African American0.8%
Asian0.8%
Two or More Races0.0%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
1.5%
Hispanic
97.0%
Black
0.8%
Asian
0.8%
Two+
0.0%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.