FORTY-SECOND STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Forty-Second Street 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 201 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 11 teachers, Forty-Second Street Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.

Forty-Second Street Elementary, located in the Leimert Park area of Los Angeles, is a public school serving students in grades Pre-K through 5 as part of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). The school is known for its commitment to providing a foundational education in a community-focused environment. It emphasizes academic growth while fostering a supportive atmosphere intended to help students build the core skills necessary for their transition to middle school.

Beyond its standard curriculum, the school integrates various programs designed to engage students both academically and socially. As a neighborhood school, it serves as a central hub for families in the 90008 zip code, often focusing on community engagement and parental involvement to bolster student success. Prospective families are encouraged to visit their official school website or contact the administration directly for specific information regarding enrollment, extracurricular offerings, and current school-wide initiatives.

For more information, contact Forty-Second Street Elementary at (323) 296-7550 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.