Merlinda Elementary
PublicElementaryGrades K–6
1120 South Valinda Ave., West Covina, CA 91790 · (626) 931-1720 · Part of West Covina Unified School District
West Covina’s School Grade B+ better than 67% of California school districts
Students
460
Students per teacher
23:1
Free or reduced lunch
88%
Setting
Suburb
Grades
K–6
What stands out about Merlinda Elementary
- Larger classes: 23 students per teacher
- No state test results published for this school
- Next stop for West Covina kids: 6 middle schools
On the path
Where West Covina kids come from and go next. The whole path →
K–6Merlinda ElementaryYou are here
6–86 middle schoolsDepends on your address
Location
Directions ↗1120 South Valinda Ave., West Covina
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten89
Grade 165
Grade 266
Grade 361
Grade 462
Grade 567
Grade 650
Enrollment over time
485’20
457’21
451’22
464’23
460’24
Down 5.2% since 2020–21.
Who goes here
Hispanic 72%Asian 20%Black 3%White 3%Two or more races 2%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
Parents talk
Questions and answers about Merlinda Elementary from West Covina families.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024–2025 school year. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.