KELSO (WILLIAM H.) ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Kelso (William H.) Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Inglewood Unified school district, located in Inglewood, CA with about 523 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 20 teachers, Kelso (William H.) Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 26:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

William H. Kelso Elementary School, located in Inglewood, California, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Inglewood Unified School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes student achievement, character development, and academic growth. By prioritizing core subjects alongside social-emotional learning, Kelso Elementary strives to prepare its diverse student body for success in their future educational endeavors, aiming to bridge the gap between early childhood development and middle school readiness.

As a community-focused campus, the school places significant value on the collaboration between educators, parents, and local stakeholders to create a comprehensive educational experience. Beyond the classroom, Kelso Elementary often engages in initiatives designed to promote a safe and inclusive culture, ensuring that students feel motivated and empowered. With a focus on equitable access to resources and instruction, the school remains committed to meeting the individual needs of its students while maintaining the academic standards set forth by the Inglewood Unified School District.

For more information, contact Kelso (William H.) Elementary at (310) 680-5480 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

809 E. Kelso St.
Inglewood, CA 90301-2809
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KELSO (WILLIAM H.) ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Inglewood, CA with about 523 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Inglewood Unified
Total Students:
523
Teachers:
20
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Provision 2
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 523 students

Hispanic/Latino
57.2%
Black or African American
39.8%
White
1.5%
Two or more races
0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
50.3%
Male
49.7%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.