AMESTOY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Amestoy Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Los Angeles Unified school district, located in Gardena, CA with about 767 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 34 teachers, Amestoy Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. 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.

Amestoy Elementary School is a public school located in Gardena, California, serving students as part of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive academic environment that prioritizes foundational learning, character development, and student engagement. By leveraging its position within the diverse Gardena community, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond through a curriculum aligned with state standards.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Amestoy Elementary places a strong emphasis on creating a safe and collaborative campus culture that involves both parents and the local community. The school utilizes various resources and programs to address the diverse needs of its student body, aiming to close achievement gaps and encourage a love for lifelong learning. As a neighborhood institution, it serves as a vital hub for families, focusing on both the intellectual growth and social-emotional well-being of its students.

For more information, contact Amestoy Elementary at (310) 327-5592 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1048 W. 149th St.
Gardena, CA 90247-3008
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AMESTOY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Gardena, CA with about 767 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Magnet school:
Yes
Total Students:
767
Teachers:
34
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
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th 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 767 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending AMESTOY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 72% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
72.0%
Black or African American
16.7%
Asian
6.1%
Two or more races
2.5%
White
2.0%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%

Female
47.8%
Male
52.2%

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.