At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 489
334
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
91%+25.5pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
22.3:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level
Overview
J. E. Van Wig Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in La Puente, California. The school enrolls 334 students. It is part of the Bassett 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
22.3:1 — larger classes than typical
Higher share of students from low-income families
91% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictBassett Unified
County6037
CityLa Puente
ZIP91746
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID060411000378
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment334
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino92.4%
Black / African American5.9%
Asian1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races0.0%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
0.0%
Hispanic
92.4%
Black
5.9%
Asian
1.4%
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.