DOLORES HUERTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Dolores Huerta Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Lennox school district, located in Lennox, CA with about 624 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th 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 26 teachers, Dolores Huerta Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 24:1. 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.

Dolores Huerta Elementary School is located in Lennox, California, serving the local community within the Lennox School District. Named after the iconic labor leader and civil rights activist, the school places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive learning environment that promotes academic achievement, civic responsibility, and cultural awareness among its diverse student body. The campus is designed to provide a foundational educational experience, focusing on essential literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development to prepare students for middle school and beyond.

As part of the Lennox community, the school benefits from a tight-knit educational culture that prioritizes parental involvement and community engagement. The curriculum is typically structured to meet state standards while incorporating programs that address the specific needs of English learners and students from varied socio-economic backgrounds. By embodying the spirit of its namesake, Dolores Huerta Elementary strives to empower its students to become informed, active members of their community through inclusive instruction and a commitment to equitable educational opportunities.

For more information, contact Dolores Huerta Elementary at (310) 677-7050 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.