GARDENA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Gardena Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Los Angeles Unified school district, located in Gardena, CA with about 574 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 24 teachers, Gardena 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.

Gardena Elementary School, located at 647 W. Gardena Blvd. in Gardena, California, is a public school serving the local community within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). As a neighborhood school, it provides foundational education for students in the surrounding area, focusing on core academic subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and social development. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages student growth, inclusivity, and preparation for middle school transitions.

The campus acts as a central hub for families in the Gardena neighborhood, often emphasizing community engagement and the holistic development of its students. Like many schools in the LAUSD system, Gardena Elementary integrates various resources, including technology-enhanced learning, support services for diverse learners, and extracurricular opportunities designed to enrich the standard curriculum. By maintaining a focus on academic achievement and social-emotional well-being, the school strives to equip its students with the skills necessary to succeed in a diverse and evolving academic landscape.

For more information, contact Gardena Elementary at (310) 324-6967 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.