Rolando Elementary School

Rolando, a vibrant community of young scholars.

Rolando Elementary, shaping bright futures for every child.

Rolando Elementary, fostering a love for learning in every child.

Rolando, where every day is a new adventure in learning.

Empowering minds, one student at a time, at Rolando School.

Rolando Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-6

6925 Tower St, La Mesa, CA

La Mesa-Spring Valley School District

455 Students

B-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Noelle Suffield

Student Teacher Ratio
28:1

Math Proficiency
36%

Reading Proficiency
44%

B-

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

44%

Math Proficiency

36%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

28:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Male

55.3%

Female

44.7%

Hispanic

48%

White

25.6%

Two or more races

8.6%

Black

7.8%

Asian

6.2%

Filipino

2.2%

Native American

<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

1.0 teacher

3/28/2026

This is a chaotic school where student violence is disturbingly common. It is not a safe place to work or to learn. Teachers are struggling without adequate support. Administration needs to be held accountable for poor management.

1.0 other

10/5/2023

This is not a good school as a child saying this I went here for 4 years and 4th grade was the worst grade then they asked me about personal questions and put me in counseling just for a fight they didn't even start I didn't even punch the kid but my friends helped and I was the one to get in troubl...

1.0 parent

12/19/2021

Worst school any of my children have attended!! Bullying, theft, staff apathy are all rampant.

5.0 parent

3/24/2020

We have 2 boys here, have not had any issues, love the teachers and staff here!

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Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools

Crawford High School

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California San Diego County La Mesa 91942

Rolando Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-6 in La Mesa, CA and is served by the La Mesa-Spring Valley School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 455 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 28:1. Academic records show that 36% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 44% are proficient in reading. Rolando Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. Discover additional schools in the area, like Crawford High School, JCS Manzanita, Herbert Hoover High School, and more. Learn more about what La Mesa has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Rolando Elementary School.

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