MARGUERITE POINDEXTER LAMOTTE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Marguerite Poindexter LaMotte 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 523 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, Marguerite Poindexter LaMotte 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.

Marguerite Poindexter LaMotte Elementary School, located in the historic South Los Angeles area on Orchard Avenue, is a public school serving students within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Named in honor of the late Marguerite Poindexter LaMotte, a dedicated educator and long-time LAUSD Board of Education member who was a fierce advocate for equity and student achievement, the school strives to uphold her legacy by providing a supportive and rigorous academic environment for its diverse student body.

The school is deeply integrated into its local community, acting as a resource hub for families in the 90037 zip code. As part of the LAUSD system, it adheres to district-wide curriculum standards while focusing on foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development. Through its emphasis on community engagement and academic preparation, Marguerite Poindexter LaMotte Elementary aims to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond, fostering a culture of pride and achievement for the students of South Los Angeles.

For more information, contact Marguerite Poindexter LaMotte Elementary at (323) 235-8350 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.