WILMINGTON PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Wilmington Park Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Los Angeles Unified school district, located in Wilmington, CA with about 776 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, Wilmington Park 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.

Wilmington Park Elementary, located on Mahar Avenue in Wilmington, California, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Los Angeles Unified School District. As a public elementary school, it provides instruction for students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade, catering to a diverse community in the South Bay area of Los Angeles. The school’s mission generally emphasizes creating a supportive learning environment that fosters academic growth, social-emotional development, and preparation for middle school success.

The campus acts as a central hub for the local Wilmington neighborhood, often focusing on programs that address the unique needs of its student population, which includes a significant percentage of English learners and students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds. Like many schools in the LAUSD system, Wilmington Park Elementary typically integrates state-mandated curriculum standards with extracurricular offerings and community-based support initiatives. By focusing on fundamental literacy, numeracy, and character education, the school aims to empower its students to become active, lifelong learners within their community.

For more information, contact Wilmington Park Elementary at (310) 518-7460 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.