NINETY-SIXTH STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Ninety-Sixth 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 733 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th 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 32 teachers, Ninety-Sixth 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.
Ninety-Sixth Street Elementary School is a public school located in the Watts neighborhood of Los Angeles, operating under the jurisdiction of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Situated in the 90002 zip code, the school serves a diverse community, focusing on providing foundational education to students in grades Pre-K through 5. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the preparation of students for success in middle school and beyond.
As part of the LAUSD network, the school utilizes district-standard curricula while striving to meet the unique needs of its local student body through various instructional programs. The campus functions as a central hub for the surrounding community, emphasizing the importance of parent and family involvement in the educational process. While navigating the challenges common to urban school districts, Ninety-Sixth Street Elementary aims to provide a structured and supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their potential and develop essential lifelong skills.
For more information, contact Ninety-Sixth Street Elementary at (323) 567-8871 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Los Angeles, CA 90002-2210
(323) 567-8871
NINETY-SIXTH STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Los Angeles, CA with about 733 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Los Angeles Unified
- Total Students:
- 733
- Teachers:
- 32.5
- 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 733 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending NINETY-SIXTH STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 78% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 77.9%
- Black or African American
- 19.6%
- Two or more races
- 1.4%
- White
- 1.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 50.2%
- Male
- 49.8%
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.