ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-FIFTH STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

One Hundred Thirty-Fifth Street Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Los Angeles Unified school district, located in Gardena, CA with about 795 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, One Hundred Thirty-Fifth Street 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.

One Hundred Thirty-Fifth Street Elementary School, located in Gardena, California, is a public school operating under the jurisdiction of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational elementary education that prepares children for the transition to middle school. As an LAUSD institution, it adheres to the district’s comprehensive curriculum standards, emphasizing core academic subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while often incorporating programs designed to support student development and social-emotional learning.

The school is situated in a residential area of Gardena and serves as a neighborhood hub for families in the 90247 area. While it functions within one of the largest school districts in the country, 135th Street Elementary maintains a focus on the specific needs of its student body, often providing resources for English language learners and students requiring additional academic support. Parents and community members interested in specific data, such as test scores, extracurricular offerings, or enrollment details, can access the most current reports through the official LAUSD school profile page or the California Department of Education’s school dashboard.

For more information, contact One Hundred Thirty-Fifth Street Elementary at (310) 324-4454 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.