Melrose Elementary
PublicElementaryGrades K–5
974 South Melrose St., Placentia, CA 92870 · (714) 986-7220 · Part of Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District
Placentia’s School Grade A− better than 84% of California school districts
Students
354
Students per teacher
24:1
Free or reduced lunch
94%
Setting
Suburb
Grades
K–5
What stands out about Melrose Elementary
- Larger classes: 24 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 23.5% since 2020–21
- No state test results published for this school
- Next stop for Placentia kids: 3 middle schools
On the path
Where Placentia kids come from and go next. The whole path →
K–5Melrose ElementaryYou are here
7–83 middle schoolsDepends on your address
Location
Directions ↗974 South Melrose St., Placentia
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten63
Grade 160
Grade 262
Grade 348
Grade 456
Grade 565
Enrollment over time
463’20
434’21
393’22
379’23
354’24
Down 23.5% since 2020–21.
Who goes here
Hispanic 96%White 1%Asian 1%Black <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
Parents talk
Questions and answers about Melrose Elementary from Placentia families.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024–2025 school year. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.