STATE STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

State Street Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Los Angeles Unified school district, located in South Gate, CA with about 547 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, State 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.

State Street Elementary, located in South Gate, California, is a public school serving the local community within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). As a neighborhood school, it focuses on providing a foundational academic curriculum designed to support student development from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. The school operates as a central hub for families in the area, emphasizing a structured learning environment aimed at fostering both academic growth and social-emotional skills in a diverse, urban setting.

The school is deeply integrated into the LAUSD framework, which includes a commitment to English Language Learner support, inclusive special education programs, and the integration of technology in the classroom. Like many schools in the district, State Street Elementary prioritizes parent engagement and community involvement, encouraging families to participate in school governance and extracurricular activities. By maintaining a focus on core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and science, the school strives to prepare its students for the transition to middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact State Street Elementary at (323) 582-7358 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.