ESPERANZA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Esperanza Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Los Angeles Unified school district, located in Los Angeles, CA with about 812 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 35 teachers, Esperanza 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.
Esperanza Elementary, located in the Westlake neighborhood of Los Angeles, is a public school serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade as part of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Situated in a densely populated urban area, the school is deeply integrated into the local community, providing a foundational academic environment for a diverse student population. Its mission centers on fostering student achievement through a structured curriculum that emphasizes literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking skills, aiming to prepare children for success in middle school and beyond.
Beyond core academics, Esperanza Elementary prioritizes creating a supportive school culture that values inclusivity and student well-being. The school typically offers various resources and programs designed to support English language learners and families in the surrounding neighborhood, reflecting the unique demographic needs of the 90017 zip code. By emphasizing the partnership between parents, educators, and the community, the school strives to provide a stable and enriching educational space that encourages students to reach their full potential despite the challenges often associated with high-density urban settings.
For more information, contact Esperanza Elementary at (213) 484-0326 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Los Angeles, CA 90017-1644
(213) 484-0326
ESPERANZA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Los Angeles, CA with about 812 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Los Angeles Unified
- Total Students:
- 812
- Teachers:
- 35
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- 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 812 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending ESPERANZA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 94% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 94.3%
- White
- 2.3%
- Black or African American
- 2.1%
- Asian
- 0.9%
- Two or more races
- 0.4%
- Female
- 48.5%
- Male
- 51.5%
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.