CHARLES H. KIM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Charles H. Kim 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 674 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 29 teachers, Charles H. Kim Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 23:1. 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.

Charles H. Kim Elementary School is a public elementary school located in the Koreatown neighborhood of Los Angeles, serving students within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Named after the late Charles H. Kim, a prominent community leader and the first Korean American to be appointed to the Los Angeles Board of Education, the school serves as a focal point for a diverse, urban student population. The campus is designed to provide a foundational educational experience, emphasizing core academics while reflecting the cultural richness of the surrounding neighborhood.

As part of the LAUSD system, the school follows district-wide curriculum standards with a focus on student achievement and community engagement. The school’s mission generally revolves around fostering a supportive learning environment that prepares students for success in middle school and beyond. By maintaining strong ties to the local community and providing resources through the district’s infrastructure, Charles H. Kim Elementary strives to balance traditional classroom instruction with the social and developmental needs of its young scholars.

For more information, contact Charles H. Kim Elementary at (213) 368-5600 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.