LEMAY STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Lemay Street Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Los Angeles Unified school district, located in Lake Balboa, CA with about 407 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 18 teachers, Lemay Street 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.

Lemay Street Elementary, located in the Lake Balboa neighborhood of Los Angeles, is a public school serving students in grades TK through 5. Part of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), the school is situated on a quiet residential street, providing a community-focused environment for its diverse student body. The campus is known for its commitment to foundational education, emphasizing core academic subjects while fostering a supportive atmosphere intended to help young learners build essential social and behavioral skills.

Like many schools within the district, Lemay Street Elementary prioritizes a structured curriculum designed to meet state standards while offering various programs to support student growth. The school generally focuses on creating a safe and inclusive setting where parents and educators collaborate to support academic progress. As a neighborhood school, it serves as a central hub for the local Lake Balboa community, striving to prepare its students for a successful transition to middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact Lemay Street Elementary at (818) 343-4696 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

17520 Vanowen St.
Lake Balboa, CA 91406-4314
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LEMAY STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Lake Balboa, CA with about 407 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
407
Teachers:
18
NSLP Status:1
No
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 407 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending LEMAY STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 82% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
82.3%
White
11.3%
Black or African American
2.9%
Asian
2.2%
Two or more races
1.2%

Female
54.1%
Male
45.9%

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.