LUCILLE J. SMITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Lucille J. Smith Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Lawndale Elementary school district, located in Lawndale, CA with about 425 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. 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 18 teachers, Lucille J. Smith Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 23:1. 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.
Lucille J. Smith Elementary is a public school located in Lawndale, California, and is part of the Lawndale Elementary School District. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive foundational education that emphasizes academic growth, literacy, and social-emotional development. Its mission is centered on creating a supportive learning environment where students are encouraged to reach their full potential through effective instruction and community engagement.
The school benefits from being part of a district dedicated to modernizing educational practices and fostering an inclusive atmosphere for a diverse student body. By utilizing resources provided by the Lawndale Elementary School District, Lucille J. Smith Elementary prioritizes school-wide initiatives that promote student achievement and prepare children for success in higher grade levels. For families seeking more specific information regarding school programs, enrollment, or district policies, the official school district website at http://www.lawndalesd.net serves as the primary resource for updates and community news.
For more information, contact Lucille J. Smith Elementary at (310) 970-2915 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Lawndale, CA 90260-1324
(310) 970-2915
http://www.lawndalesd.net
LUCILLE J. SMITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Lawndale, CA with about 425 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Lawndale Elementary
- Total Students:
- 425
- Teachers:
- 18
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 425 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending LUCILLE J. SMITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 72% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 72.5%
- Black or African American
- 12.7%
- Asian
- 7.5%
- White
- 5.9%
- Two or more races
- 1.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 48.0%
- Male
- 52.0%
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.