KING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

King Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Long Beach Unified school district, located in Long Beach, CA with about 750 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, King Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 28:1. 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.

King Elementary School is a public school located in the North Long Beach area, serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade as part of the Long Beach Unified School District (LBUSD). The school focuses on fostering a supportive academic environment that emphasizes core subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science, while also incorporating social-emotional learning to help students develop essential interpersonal skills. As a neighborhood school, it serves as a central hub for the local community, striving to provide equitable educational opportunities for a diverse student body.

In addition to its standard curriculum, King Elementary often engages in initiatives common to the LBUSD, such as promoting college and career readiness and utilizing technology to enhance the classroom experience. The school community typically emphasizes the importance of parental involvement and collaborative partnerships between teachers, families, and staff to ensure student success. By providing a structured and encouraging atmosphere, King Elementary aims to prepare its young learners for the transition to middle school and beyond, emphasizing both academic achievement and character development.

For more information, contact King Elementary at (562) 428-1232 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.