MORRIS K. HAMASAKI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Morris K. Hamasaki 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 375 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th 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, Morris K. Hamasaki Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. 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.

Morris K. Hamasaki Elementary School is a public school located in East Los Angeles, serving students within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). The school is named in honor of Morris K. Hamasaki, a community figure whose legacy is integrated into the school’s identity. It functions as a foundational academic institution for the local neighborhood, focusing on providing essential primary education through a curriculum aligned with state standards and district-wide educational goals.

The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to foster both academic growth and social development in its student body. By utilizing resources provided by the LAUSD network, Hamasaki Elementary aims to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond. The school maintains a connection with the local community, serving as a hub for families in the 90022 area and providing a structured, inclusive space for children to build their educational foundations.

For more information, contact Morris K. Hamasaki Elementary at (323) 263-3869 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

4865 E. First St.
Los Angeles, CA 90022-1305
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MORRIS K. HAMASAKI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Los Angeles, CA with about 375 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
375
Teachers:
18.5
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
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th 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 375 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending MORRIS K. HAMASAKI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 94% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
93.9%
Black or African American
2.9%
White
2.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.3%
Two or more races
0.3%
Asian
0.3%

Female
48.5%
Male
51.5%

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.