PARA LOS NI?OS CHARTER

Para Los Ni?os Charter is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Los Angeles Unified school district, located in Los Angeles, CA with about 372 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 19 teachers, Para Los Ni?os Charter has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.

Para Los Niños Charter Middle School, located in the heart of Los Angeles at 1617 E. Seventh St., is part of a larger nonprofit organization dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty through education and comprehensive support services. Serving the Downtown Los Angeles community, the school focuses on creating a nurturing and academically rigorous environment for students, many of whom come from underserved backgrounds. The school integrates a "whole-child" approach, ensuring that students not only receive quality instruction but also have access to the social-emotional support necessary to thrive both in and out of the classroom.

Beyond standard academics, the institution emphasizes community engagement and family partnership as core pillars of its success. By leveraging the broader resources of the Para Los Niños network—which includes early childhood education, youth development, and family support services—the charter school provides a wraparound model that addresses the unique challenges faced by its student population. Their mission is centered on empowering students to achieve academic excellence and become resilient, informed citizens within their community.

For more information, contact Para Los Ni?os Charter at (213) 239-6605 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.