NINTH STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Ninth 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 340 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th 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 16 teachers, Ninth Street Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. 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.

Ninth Street Elementary, located in the heart of Los Angeles’s Skid Row neighborhood, is a public school serving a diverse student population, many of whom come from families experiencing significant economic challenges. As part of the Los Angeles Unified School District, the school is deeply committed to providing a stable and supportive learning environment for its students, often functioning as a vital anchor for the surrounding community. The school’s mascot, the "Rocket," reflects its focus on academic ambition and the goal of launching students toward a successful future despite the hurdles presented by their environment.

The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, recognizing that academic success is closely linked to student well-being. Because of its location and the demographic it serves, Ninth Street Elementary often integrates wraparound services and community partnerships to support students’ social and emotional needs. By maintaining a focus on core curriculum standards while fostering a culture of resilience, the staff works to ensure that every student has access to quality instruction and a safe space to grow, aiming to bridge the opportunity gap that many of its pupils face.

For more information, contact Ninth Street Elementary at (213) 896-2700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.